Safeguarding officer

Location: Wakefield Pay Rate: £110 - £150 per day Contract Type: Full Time Duration: Long Term Start Date: ASAP Safeguarding Officer – Supporting and Protecting Young People PK Education are currently recruiting for a dedicated and experienced Safeguarding Officer to join a supportive Secondary/SEND setting in Wakefield. This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and proactive professional who is passionate about safeguarding, promoting student welfare, and supporting vulnerable children and families. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of students, working closely with school staff, external agencies, parents, and carers to provide effective safeguarding support and intervention. Key Responsibilities: Supporting the school's safeguarding and child protection procedures Monitoring, recording, and managing safeguarding concerns appropriately Working with vulnerable students and their families to provide guidance and support Supporting attendance monitoring and implementing intervention strategies where required Maintaining accurate safeguarding records using CPOMS Liaising with external agencies and contributing to multi-agency meetings Promoting a safe and supportive learning environment for all students The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Previous safeguarding and child protection experience DSL or DDSL experience (desirable) Knowledge and e...