Safeguarding and Wellbeing Coordinator

Are you passionate about empowering and mentoring young minds? Do you thrive in creating positive and impactful experiences for youth? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Safeguarding and Well-being Coordinator

**Position**:Safeguarding and Well-being Coordinator

**Salary**:
£16.00 per hour (including holiday pay)

**Fixed Term Contract**:
10th June - 30th August 2024

**About Personal Best Education**:
Personal Best Education is a dynamic organisation committed to empowering young people through the National Citizen Service (NCS) program. We have been providing expert educational, sports and leisure services to the public since 2012. Our aims are to give individuals of all age-groups and backgrounds the opportunity to achieve the best they can and make a positive impact on themselves and their community. The primary focus of our services is to educate and upskill the next generation and improve the physical and mental well-being of all ages.Our desire is to give everyone the opportunity to achieve their personal best whatever their age, background or circumstances.

The NCS programme sees 16 and 17 year olds meeting other young people from their area, over a four-week period, learning new skills and developing their own social action project alongside local businesses and charities to make a difference to their community. Over 1,200 young people from Hampshire completed the life-changing NCS programme in 2016. Through the NCS programme, Personal Best Education (Mountbatten School Services Ltd) enables participants to develop the skills and attitudes they need to become more engaged with their communities and grow into active and responsible citizens.

**Overview**:
As a Safeguarding and Well-being Coordinator, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants. Your expertise will be instrumental in effectively managing behaviour concerns and safeguarding issues, while also providing support and guidance to staff members. This role requires a keen eye for detail, strong communication skills, and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of safeguarding and well-being practices.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Behaviour Triage and Safeguarding**: Expertly triage behaviour and safeguarding concerns, promptly escalating issues to relevant project managers and stakeholders.
- **Incident Management**: Manage safeguarding concerns and liaise with delivery staff on how to handle incidents effectively, ensuring swift resolution and appropriate follow-up actions.
- **Tool Development**: Create safeguarding and well-being tools for staff to utilise, providing essential resources and guidance for maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
- **On-site Support**: Work both on and off-site to ensure adequate support is available, actively monitoring and addressing safeguarding and well-being concerns as they arise.
- **Individual Needs**:Maintain awareness of 1-1 additional needs, collaborating with relevant stakeholders to ensure personalised support and accommodations are provided.
- **Collaborative Efforts**: Work closely with on-site well-being officers and other team members to coordinate efforts and prioritise the well-being of all participants.

**Benefits**:

- Gain valuable experience in behaviour management, safeguarding, and youth support.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young individuals.
- Collaborate with a dedicated team committed to creating a safe and supportive environment.
- Flexible schedule with day shifts, holidays, and no weekends required.

**Skills and Experience**:

- Previous experience in behaviour management, safeguarding, or a related field.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to triage and escalate concerns effectively.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of safeguarding principles and best practices.
- Experience working with individuals with diverse needs (desirable).
- First Aid qualification (desirable).
- Safeguarding Level 3 Certificate (desirable).

**Objective Decision-Making Statement**:
At Personal Best Education, we value diversity and inclusion. As a Safeguarding and Well-being Coordinator, it's essential to approach your role with objectivity and fairness. While sharing your experiences and opinions can be impactful, we emphasise the importance of remaining unbiased in decision-making. We understand the inevitable influence of personal perspectives, especially when working closely with young people. Your commitment to being objective contributes to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment for all participants.

**Flexibility Statement**:
**Safeguarding**:
Personal Best Education is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment, and our recruitment process follows Safe