Safeguarding Officer

Location: Aylesbury
Type: Full time
Reporting to: Head of Safeguarding
Salary: up to £32kThis role requires an IMMEDIATE START!

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

Role Purpose

Ensure safeguarding concerns are properly reported and addressed, working to provide the best support for students.
Help students build confidence and knowledge to access relevant support services independently.
Understand the challenges faced by vulnerable students, such as care leavers or those with mental health issues, and provide crisis intervention when needed to keep them on track.

Responsibilities

Handle and respond to emails and phone calls about student welfare and safety, making sure to follow guidelines.
Provide support to students with extra needs, such as young parents, young carers, ESOL students and vulnerable adults, helping them stay in their course whenever possible.
Offer immediate help to ensure young people and vulnerable adults are safe and protected.
Address any safeguarding issues, making sure to follow current laws and legal responsibilities.
Work with teams to make sure students with high needs get proper support and a smooth transition.
Keep updated electronic records of student concerns, and communicate with parents, carers, senior staff, external agencies, and internal staff when needed.
Help manage a group of students by assessing risks, providing necessary support, and coordinating with other agencies when required.

Requirements

Able to start ASAP
Relevant experience
Enhanced DBS - desired
Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
Ability to maintain effective working relationships
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Right to work in the UK If this role is of interest, please apply with your CV.

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