Please note this position is for internal applications; only current Activate Learning Employees will be considered for this role.
About the role: Designated Safeguarding Adviser
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 position working 37 hours a week during term-time (0.84 FTE), based at our Banbury and Bicester 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
3. Previous experience in Safeguarding
Internal applicants - What do you need to do next?
Please follow to download and complete your internal expression of interest, and then click apply to submit this and your CV in one document. As you prepare this, make sure you include the below points to make sure your application is as suitable as possible:
4. Detail why you would like to be considered for the role
5. Explain what skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience you have which make you a suitable candidate for the role
6. Detail what attributes you have which make you a suitable candidate for the role
We highly recommend that you speak with your manager in advance of any interview so that they are aware of your aspirations and can facilitate your progression.
Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.
Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.
Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.