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Safeguarding Officer

Dovetail and Slate
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Walton-On-Thames, Surrey KT12 2PB, England

Salary

£27,000 - £30,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Dovetail and Slate is hiring a Safeguarding Officer for a full-time position in Walton-on-Thames, offering a salary between £27,000 and £30,000 per annum.
  • The role involves addressing safeguarding concerns, supporting high-needs students, and providing crisis intervention when necessary.
  • Candidates should have prior safeguarding experience and a commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals.
  • Excellent communication, numeracy, and literacy skills are essential for maintaining effective working relationships and managing student caseloads.
  • This position requires the right to work in the UK and will be subject to strict vetting and screening checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Safeguarding Officer

  • Location: Walton-on-Thames
  • Type: Full time
  • Reporting to: Head of Safeguarding
  • Salary: 27k-30k per annum

Dovetail and Slate are recruiting on behalf of a leading education provider based in Walton-on-Thames.



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.


Requirements

  • Safeguarding experience
  • Commitment to supporting vulnerable people.
  • Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Right to work in the UK

If this job is of interest to you, please apply with your CV.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.

This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency.

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