Strategic Safeguarding Officer
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About the vacancy
Vacancy ID:
2279
Organisation:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Number of vacancies:
1
Contract type:
Permanent Full Time
Location:
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
Grade:
Grade J
Salary:
£42,839 - £47,181
If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly
Hourly Rate :
£ £24.46
Contract Hours
37
Come and join our team
Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Strategic Safeguarding Officer to join our team. This role is crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people within our educational settings. The successful candidate will work closely with schools, educational professionals, and other stakeholders to implement and monitor safeguarding policies and procedures.
The successful applicant will be motivated and enthusiastic, will be able to work independently but also collaborate where needed, will be confident in communicating with a range of stakeholders, including delivering training in both English and Welsh. They will be responsible for:
* supporting the development and implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures in educational settings.
* Provide training and support to school staff on safeguarding issues.
* Conduct regular audits and reviews of safeguarding practices in schools.
* Act as a point of contact for safeguarding concerns and provide expert advice and guidance.
* Liaise with external agencies, including social services and the police, to ensure a coordinated approach to safeguarding.
* Maintain accurate records and prepare reports on safeguarding activities
You are more than welcome to contact Vicky Jeremy for an informal discussion about the role on
Job Description:
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DBS level:
An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk
Welsh language level - verbal
Level 4 - You will need to be able to communicate effectively in Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level
Closing Date:
13/10/2025, 23:55
The Rewards
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
* Competitive salary
* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
* Access to staff health and wellbeing support
* Personal development and career progression
* Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
* Flexible working and family friendly policies
Additional Information
We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: Please Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.
How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: or contact and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.