Who we are:
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.
Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.
About the role:
We are looking to expand our safeguarding team, by recruiting designated Safeguarding Advisers to work with our existing team of professionals to offer front-line support, immediate and professional advice and guidance to young people and adults through some of the most significant challenges they may encounter.
You will be required to meet learners and triaging support needs, making referrals to internal and external agencies such as College counsellors, the police, social services, youth services or mental health services.
In addition, you will be required to advise our teaching teams and faculty staff on the appropriate actions to take to best meet the needs of the students under the support of the safeguarding team and building/maintaining close working relationships with families of students under the support of the safeguarding team.
This is a permanent, full-time position working during term time (0.84 FTE) at our Blackbird Leys Technology College Campus.
What do you need to be successful as a Safeguarding Adviser at Activate Learning?
You will have extensive knowledge and an excellent understanding of the safeguarding policies and regulations and to ensure next steps are always taken appropriately and professionally. You will have the ability to provide comprehensive records to track the progress of safeguarding work and to ensure we meet the statutory and legislative procedures.
The successful candidates will be able to use a person-centred approach, show compassion and empathy, handle confidential information, build rapport and trust in individuals to assess whether they are at risk of harm from others or themselves.
About you
You will have previous experience in a similar role, either in social work, youth work, safeguarding or care setting
The ideal candidate will have:
1. Level 3 qualified
2. Completed Advanced Safeguarding training in the last two years.
Why work with the Activate Learning Group?
Here are some of our benefits:
3. Enrolment into generous pensions schemes
4. Generous annual leave entitlement
5. Excellent on-site facilities including free onsite parking, refectory facilities, Hair and Beauty salons
6. An extensive Learning and Development programme with a range of CPD opportunities
7. Specialised support and development for teaching staff
8. Access to qualified coaches for all staff
9. Leadership and Management development programmes
10. Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate
11. A comprehensive wellbeing programme including access to the Fika and Everymind app
12. Mental Health support including access to Mental Health First Aiders
13. Employee resource groups
14. Employee Assistance Programme
15. Cycle to work scheme
16. Refer a friend vacancy incentive
17. Access to student discount programmes