Job Title: Senior Safeguarding Officer
Location: Arundel Campus
Salary: Actual £25,203.07 - £27,482.76, Full Time Equivalent £29,074.42- £31,704.28 per annum
Hours of work: 37 Hours per week, 37 Weeks per year (Term Time only), Full-Time, Permanent

ABOUT US:

At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey.
We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.
We aspire to become the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, promoting a progressive, supportive and rewarding workplace culture. Here at COPC, we offer ongoing support, professional development / training and guidance alongside competitive benefits to all staff. By joining us you can be a part of the journey to shape the next generations educational journey and you will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Senior Safeguarding Officer here at COPC, you will contribute to the provision and implementation of effective safeguarding and child protection by directing and supporting safeguarding assistants, supporting, and liaising with the Deputy Designated Safeguarding officer (DDSL), Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and the College Management team, as necessary. The Senior Safeguarding Officer will demonstrate the highest levels of commitment and compliance to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that there is effective front-line support for students and other interventions as necessary in dealing with safeguarding issues.
• Implement the College’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Procedures
• Under the guidance of the DDSL, support the development and delivery of regular training for staff, ensuring that new employees receive safeguarding and child protection training.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of safeguarding issues and support the maintenance of secure and confidential records in line with GDPR.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, BELOW IS WHAT WE WOULD NEED FROM YOU:

• Designated Safeguarding Lead training
• 2 or 3 A Level passes
• Previous experience of working in a safeguarding role
• Experience of working with external agencies, students, and parents/carers
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures
• Ability to deal with a wide range of people and able to relate to students of all ages
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Computer literate