Safeguarding and Pastoral Support Officer - post 16

Safeguarding and Pastoral Support Officer - post 16

£31,000

Role Purpose

The Safeguarding and Pastoral Support Officer will play an integral role in ensuring our learners and their families are receiving the support they need to thrive and achieve in all aspects of their lives. The role involves collaboration with key internal and external partners to ensure our learners receive this. The safeguarding and pastoral support officer will have the privilege of advocating for our young people in a multi agency arena to ensure that they are heard and supported whilst equipping them with the tools they need to support their social, emotional and mental health.

Key Responsibilities

1. Safeguarding

· Act as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) for the college, ensuring adherence to all safeguarding policies and procedures. You will report to the college principal and the DSL.

· Respond promptly to safeguarding concerns, including disclosures, and take appropriate actions in line with KCSIE 2024 and college policies.

· Maintain accurate, detailed, and confidential records of safeguarding concerns and actions taken.

· Deliver training and updates to staff on safeguarding practices, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

· Work collaboratively with external agencies, including children’s social care, to support vulnerable students and ensure effective multi-agency working.

2. Pastoral Support

· Provide emotional and practical support to learners experiencing personal challenges, including issues related to mental health, family circumstances, or social difficulties.

· Develop and implement pastoral initiatives to promote positive mental health and wellbeing across the college community.

· Monitor attendance and behavior patterns, addressing concerns promptly and supporting learners to overcome barriers to engaging.

· Foster positive relationships with parents/carers to support student welfare and promote engagement with the school.

3. Administration and Reporting

· Ensure all safeguarding documentation is up to date and to Navigators gold standard in line with KCSE (2024)

· Ensure there are open lines of communication and transparent working with all external partners in line with Working Together 2023

Personal Specification

Essential

· Degree in relevant field

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills

· Experience of safeguarding in an education setting

· Excellent English and maths abilities

· Proficient in using technology and digital tools

· Knowledge of safeguarding processes and procedures

· A valid driving license and access to a vehicle to travel to students' locations (with business insurance)

Desirable

· Level 3 in safeguarding

· MHFA

· Management experience

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

· Timely and effective response to safeguarding concerns, ensuring compliance with statutory guidelines.

· Positive feedback from students, staff, and parents regarding pastoral support.

· Successful delivery of safeguarding training and updates to staff.

· Reduction in persistent attendance or behavior concerns due to effective intervention.

· Evidence of collaboration with external agencies to provide holistic support to students.

· Up-to-date and compliant safeguarding policies and documentation.

Additional Candidate Information

Safeguarding:

We aim to create and maintain a safe environment and community where all young people and adults feel safe, secure and valued. We work hard to create strong relationships and show a commitment to safeguarding all young people.

Within our College this work is classified as Regulated Activity as defined in the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (SVGA). This role will include regular contact with Children and Adults in a 1:1 or group setting. This includes those that could be classified as vulnerable and both an understanding of and experience in adhering to UK safeguarding legislation is required.

Further information relating to our Safeguarding, Child Protection, Ex-offender of Safer Recruitment policies are available upon request.

Candidate Background

All applications are assessed on an individual basis in relation to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

This post will require the successful candidate to complete our Disclosure Barring Service, Vulnerable Child and Adult register checks as well as reference checks. We may also carry out additional online searches such as social media as part of the selection process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £31,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Holidays
• No weekends

Work Location: In person