Safeguarding Officer
24 hours ago
Hours: 37 hours per week, term-time only (including 5 training days) plus 5 additional days as directed by the Deputy Head [Inclusion and Diversity]
The Trust is seeking to appoint an additional Safeguarding Officer to its established Safeguarding Team to be the first point of contact for any member of staff who has a concern about the safety and/or well-being of a learner, and for any learners who self-refer.
We are looking for someone who is kind and compassionate but has a relentless determination to ensure that children are kept safe. You will have experience of working with children and the safeguarding requirements of schools. You must have experience of working with vulnerable families and an excellent understanding of how outside agencies can assist in the safeguarding of children.
Working as a part of the Safeguarding Team you will manage the pupil caseloads for our vulnerable families, attend meetings, respond to disclosures and liaise with external agencies. You will be responsible for the day-to-day work with families, children and outside agencies, sometimes needing to have difficult conversations with parents/carers who do not understand why there is a concern or, in extreme cases, communicate with parents/carers who are trying to cover up ill-treatment of their child. Your approach must be child-centred.
**_Wootton Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service._**
**_A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES - _**_We prefer to hire people directly. We’ll be in touch if we need you_
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: £20,947.00-£27,892.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
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