Safeguarding Officer
Opening Date: 2 days ago | Location: Oxfordshire (remote with travel to South West and South East)
Closing Date: 29th October 2025 | Interview Date: 6th November 2025
Summary
We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are driven by a passion to make even the smallest positive changes in our young people’s lives. As our Schools Safeguarding Officer, you will work closely with Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), Head Teachers and the Head of Safeguarding to ensure robust and defensible safeguarding practices across our schools.
Responsibilities
* Support schools and ensure compliance with safeguarding legislation and internal policies.
* Deliver training and develop programmes for DSLs and school-based staff.
* Contribute to effective partnership working across departments within Witherslack Group.
* Conduct safeguarding audits in schools, identify gaps and co‑operate with schools to produce action plans.
* Advise DSLs on safeguarding record‑keeping, case management and local Safeguarding Partnership procedures.
Qualifications
* Minimum 5 years experience as a DSL or equivalent senior safeguarding role.
* Experience giving advice and support to DSLs/DDSLs, delivering training and carrying out audits.
* Knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education, national safeguarding policy and partnership arrangements.
* Proven advisory and training skills with strong communication, problem‑solving and report‑writing abilities.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development and CPD in safeguarding.
Benefits
* Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 (dependent on experience)
* Medical cover and high‑street discounts
* Holiday: 7 weeks (including bank holidays)
* Flexible benefits package – adjust holiday allowance, pension, life insurance
* Wellbeing tools and employee assistance programme
* State‑of‑the‑art working environments
* Friend‑referral bonus: £1,000 per successful referral
How to Apply
For more information please contact Mary Aurens, Head of Safeguarding, on 07469 143799 or email mary.aurens@witherslackgroup.com.
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The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (the cost will be covered by the employer). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
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