Lead Safeguarding Practitioner for Student Welfare
6 days ago
About Us
The Windsor Forest Colleges Group is a leading education provider in the South-East, working across 4 main campuses at Slough & Langley College, Windsor College, Strodes-Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture-Maidenhead.
Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do, delivering education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.
Job Summary
We are looking for a highly committed and experienced safeguarding practitioner, with an education or children's services background, to support the students and families of our college community.
This role offers a full-time position based at Slough & Langley College, where you will work closely with the Director of Safeguarding (DSL) and Wellbeing to ensure student welfare and child protection across our large and diverse college.
Key Responsibilities
- Share responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the college
- Participate in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings, including Child Protection, Team around the Family, Child in Need, and Personal Education Plans
- Contribute to the assessment of students under Sections 17 and 47
- Advise and support other members of staff on student welfare and child protection matters
- Liaise with relevant agencies, including local authorities, CAMHS, and police
- Make referrals to external agencies, such as Child and Adult Social Services, Police, external counselling services, CAMHS, Youth Services, and the Youth Offending Team
Requirements
- A degree in education or a related field, or equivalent experience in children's services
- Experience in safeguarding and child protection, preferably in an educational setting
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with staff, students, and external agencies
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
- An enhanced DBS check and Barred List clearance, as required by the post
Benefits
- Competitive salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum, depending on experience
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
- Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
- Excellent defined benefit pension scheme
- Free on-site parking at all sites
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Family-friendly policies to support work-life balance
- On-site coffee shop and cafeteria
- Various health and wellbeing benefits, including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling, and discounted hair and beauty treatments
How to Apply
Please visit our careers page to apply online. Ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement, making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.
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