**Are you experienced at ensuring students are safe and protected in education? So you have experience working within the wellbeing department supporting a caseload of learners 16+?
**We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officer to join a great team within the Safeguarding department . This is a pivotal role where you will be directly supporting students with safeguarding and wellbeing concerns, promoting wellbeing opportunities, and managing relevant database systems.
Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officer
- Employment Basis: Fixed Term (1-year Maternity Cover)
- Location: Redhill
- Salary Range: Up to £29,731 (Subject to qualifications, skills, and experience)
- Hours: Full-time (37 hours/week, 08:45-17:00, Monday – Friday)
Day to Day of the role of a safeguarding officer:
- Provide direct support to students who have made disclosures regarding safeguarding and wellbeing.
- Promote and develop wellbeing opportunities for students.
- Support with the management of relevant database systems.
- Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Team, Additional Learning Support (ALS) team, and external bodies.
- Be part of the Student Support team to triage safeguarding and wellbeing referrals.
- Hold a caseload of learners allocated through the referral process.
Required Skills & Qualifications for the Safeguarding role :
- Relevant professional qualifications and experience.
- Knowledge of legislation, regulations, and best practice in safeguarding.
- Excellent communication skills with young people, vulnerable adults, colleagues, and stakeholders
- Expert knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE).
Benefits of working with our client:
- Choice of two excellent pension schemes.
- Generous holiday package.
- Free onsite parking.
- Access to fully equipped gym.
- Discounted in-house Spa and Salon treatments.
To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'.
Not looking for teaching roles? We are also registering teaching assistants, learning support assistants, learning mentors and technicians through to other FE positions including HR, finance, facilities, administrators. We also have a specialist team of interim and senior management consultants with over 20 years' experience in the sector.