Safeguarding Officer

• Location: Hampshire
• Type: Full time
• Reporting to: Head of Safeguarding
• Salary: £28k-£35k DOE

Dovetail and Slate are recruiting on behalf of a leading education provider based in Hampshire.

REQUIREMENTS

• Able to start ASAP
• Safeguarding experience
• Enhanced DBS
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with vulnerable people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Right to work in the UK
  If this job is of interest to you, please apply with your CV.

ROLE PURPOSE

• Ensure safeguarding concerns are addressed promptly and accurately
• Support students, especially those facing challenges like mental health or being care leavers.
• Help students build confidence to access support services independently and provide crisis intervention when necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handle safeguarding and welfare enquiries via email and phone, ensuring they meet guidelines.
• Support high-needs students, such as ESOL learners, young parents, and vulnerable adults, to help them stay in their courses.
• Provide immediate support to ensure young people and vulnerable adults are safe.
• Follow up on safeguarding incidents according to legal requirements.
• Work with other teams to ensure smooth transitions and ongoing support for high-needs students.
• Maintain up-to-date electronic records, and collaborate with parents, staff, and external agencies as needed.
• Help manage a caseload of students, assess risks, and coordinate interventions or referrals when necessary.