Senior Safeguarding Officer
This Senior Safeguarding Officer position is a full‑time contract role focused on supporting the senior vice principal for safeguarding in Bromley. The hours per week will be 37 hours from Monday to Friday.
Benefits while working on this role
* Competitive rates of pay – £18 per hour
* One committed and dedicated point of contact
* An unlimited referral incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply)
* A full range of free training available
* A great place to work with encouraging teammates
Responsibilities
* Support on all aspects of safeguarding as per ever‑evolving national and local guidance
* Maintain a strong link with the schools’ designated safeguarding lead
* Ensure every school site has a robust safeguarding culture and staff have excellent knowledge of policies and procedures
* Attend all relevant safeguarding meetings, including child protection conferences and strategy meetings
* Work closely with external agencies (local authorities, social services, the police, education welfare services, etc.) to ensure the best outcomes for pupils
* Support the provision of medication and care, ensuring we have first‑aiders, consistent systems and appropriately resourced medical rooms
* Help maintain school systems, including the online safeguarding portals (CPOMS) and the MIS (Arbor)
* Attend meetings, including leadership and strategic meetings, as invited and necessary
Requirements
* Experience of working in a safeguarding role with young people 16‑25 and vulnerable adults
* Knowledge/experience of working with learners where English is a second language
* Ideally experience of working in an FE/education setting
* Awareness of current safeguarding concerns and priorities for young people, including online safety
* Experience of partnership working – LA, children’s social care, police, YJS, probation service, etc.
* Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to get one
* Two recent professional references
* Right to work in the UK (essential)
* Communication skills (with pupils, families & professionals) and organisational skills
Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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