Safeguarding Officer

1 week ago


Warrington, United Kingdom KS Dance Full time

The Safeguarding Officer applicant should have the following required skills and Qualifications:

- Experience in Safeguarding practises
- Experience in Administration and Management
- Safeguarding Awareness Training
- Designated Safeguarding Lead Course
- Champion a Person centred approach to safeguarding. Ensure a culture where children and adults at risk of harm should feel heard, supported and part of actions to promote their welfare.

Advise, support and report to the senior / leadership team. Provide expertise to the leadership of your organisation, ensuring safeguarding is understood, on the agenda at all levels and good governance is promoted.
- Primary safeguarding contact. Whether internally, for children or young people, or external agencies, you are the point of contact for all safeguarding concerns, allegations and incidents. As the primary source of advice and support, consideration should be given to the DSLs availability and who else can be contacted if they are unreachable.
- Promotion of quality and care. Where appropriate coordinate and / or deliver supervision and support for workers involved in the delivery of safeguarding referrals. This includes the recording, holding and sharing of information, relevant to data protection legislation and regulations.
- Promote appropriate learning and development. Advising on necessary training and development needs as well as ensuring internal training on organisational specific practices to upskill workers on effectively carrying out their safeguarding duties.
- Coordinate relevant policies, procedures and safeguarding resources. In addition to ensuring they are in place and reviewed appropriately, you should raise awareness of their existence and impact internally and externally where relevant.
- Manage referrals, interagency working and case management. Liaise with key safeguarding agencies around cases involving children and adults at risk of harm, as well as the Disclosure and Barring Service as needed.
- Maintain own skill and development. Advocating for resources needed to ensure you are familiar with current practices, issues, legislation and the distribution of that knowledge.
- Develop, maintain and review the organisational plan for safeguarding. Ensuring a comprehensive approach to all elements of safeguarding outlined in as key responsibilities to ensure excellence and ongoing development of safeguarding.

**Summary**

As the Safeguarding Officer, you will be pivotal in ensuring the safety and well-being of students within the educational environment. Reporting to the school leadership team, your role encompasses leadership in safeguarding practices, promoting a culture of vigilance, and implementing effective policies. With core skills in safeguarding and child protection, along with relevant teaching experience, you will lead training initiatives and collaborate with staff to foster a secure atmosphere. Your commitment to safeguarding will be essential in supporting the holistic development of every student in our care.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: From £16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 - 15 per week

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/01/2025
Expected start date: 01/02/2025



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