Safeguarding Specialist

5 days ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Activate Learning Full time

About Us:

At Activate Learning, we strive to create a diverse, open, and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to pursue their career goals and flourish.

We are committed to providing our employees with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in their career development, and a transformational way of working.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Designated Safeguarding Adviser to join our safeguarding team, working closely with our existing team of professionals to provide front-line support, immediate, and professional advice and guidance to young people and adults.

You will be required to meet learners and triage support needs, making referrals to internal and external agencies, such as College counsellors, the police, social services, youth services, or mental health services.

In addition, you will be required to advise our teaching teams and faculty staff on the appropriate actions to take to best meet the needs of the students under the support of the safeguarding team and build/maintain close working relationships with families of students under the support of the safeguarding team.

What You Need to Succeed:

You will have extensive knowledge and an excellent understanding of safeguarding policies and regulations, ensuring next steps are always taken appropriately and professionally.

You will have the ability to provide comprehensive records to track the progress of safeguarding work and ensure we meet statutory and legislative procedures.

The successful candidate will be able to use a person-centred approach, show compassion and empathy, handle confidential information, build rapport and trust in individuals to assess whether they are at risk of harm from others or themselves.

About You:

You will have previous experience in a similar role, either in social work, youth work, safeguarding, or a care setting.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Level 3 qualified
  • Completed Advanced Safeguarding training in the last two years

Why Work with Us:

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Enrolment into generous pensions schemes
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Excellent on-site facilities, including free onsite parking, refectory facilities, and Hair and Beauty salons
  • An extensive Learning and Development programme with a range of CPD opportunities
  • Specialised support and development for teaching staff
  • Access to qualified coaches for all staff
  • Leadership and Management development programmes
  • Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate
  • A comprehensive wellbeing programme, including access to the Fika and Everymind app
  • Mental Health support, including access to Mental Health First Aiders
  • Employee resource groups
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Refer a friend vacancy incentive
  • Access to student discount programmes


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