Safeguarding Lead

£33,365 

Hours: 37 Hours per Week / 52 Weeks per Year
Contract Type: Permanent

Blackburn College has nearly 700 people employed in a vast range of roles and feels more like a community than a workplace, and this sense of collaboration is just one of the benefits of working here. We strive to make our employee community a welcoming, caring, and enthusiastic one, fuelling ambition with opportunities and support to help us all achieve our personal and professional goals. 

We are proud to offer the full range of qualifications that students need to fulfil long and valuable careers. With purpose-built facilities, excellent grades, expanding catchment area, and purposeful vision. We believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification and aim to give all learners an opportunity to develop their full potential in a friendly and supportive environment. There has never been a better time to join us! 

The Role  

Responsible for the day-to-day responsive safeguarding services for students and apprentices. You will be the initial point of contact for safeguarding alerts, disclosures and referrals. As a point of contact for advice, guidance and support- you will fulfill specific duties, delegated by the Operational Designated Safeguarding Lead. 

The role will liaise with students, families, staff and external agencies to ensure swift and appropriate interventions are provided for students 'at risk' or vulnerable. As a member of the wider Student Support and Experience Team, you will support the highest level of safeguarding concern/ risk and enable staff to effectively promote the welfare of students and apprentices.  

The Safeguarding Practitioner is responsible for providing an appropriate 'early help' offer, raising awareness of prevention strategies and enabling students and apprentices to make informed choices and keep themselves safe.  

What makes Blackburn College an Employer of choice?  

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to: 

Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership 

Cycle to Work Scheme 

Family-friendly policies 

Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses 

Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices 

A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon 

Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals.+ 

Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support 

Closing Date: 9am Monday 13 January 2025
Shortlisting Date: TBC
Interview Date: TBC 

Reference Number: SL