Safeguarding Officer

Location: Redhill, Surrey
Type: Full time
Reporting to: Head of Safeguarding
Salary: £29k-£30kDovetail and Slate are recruiting on behalf of a leading education provider based in Redhill, Surrey.

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.
Act as Deputy DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead), responding to Safeguarding referrals and child protection disclosures liaising with the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
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
Relevant qualifications
Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with vulnerable people.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Right to work in the UKIf this job is of interest to you, please apply with your CV.

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