Are you a Safeguarding professional looking for a new opportunity and challenge? We are currently looking for an exceptional Safeguarding Officer to join our expanding team. We are seeking to recruit a Safeguarding Officer to join our team on a full time, permanent basis offering Hybrid Working - flexibility to work from home with occasional travel across the UK. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £37,500 gross, per annum. The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups. About the Safeguarding Officer role: The organisation has a strong safeguarding ethos promoting the overall safety, safeguarding and welfare of all of our members. We are seeking individuals who have experience of the voluntary youth or community sector or other relevant professional field and have direct practice experience of working with children & young people in a safeguarding context. You will have experience and knowledge of statutory requirements, understand Early Help and best practice guidance, relating to the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Responsibilities as our Safeguarding Officer will include: Assessing and managing safeguarding allegations against those involved in the Sea Cadet Corps (SCC) and concerns about the welfare of children engaged in SCC activities Responding appropriately to concerns affecting a child and their safety and welfare and take appropriate and timely action. Supporting, guiding and coaching SCC volunteers to implement a local response to safeguarding concerns Making referrals to statutory agencies e.g. Local Authority Designated Officer, Police, Children’s Services, Social Care or equivalent across the UK (including DBS, PVGS). Attending strategy meetings, networking meetings, external meetings etc. as required Operating on call duties out of office hours on a rota basis Being the Leading Officer on safeguarding enquiries, including writing enquiry report in preparation for enquiry meetings, supporting volunteers and enquiry officers in this process, reviewing outcome and decision making in conjunction with HoS/SM/Area Officers/LADO/ Statutory agency. Requirements needed for our Safeguarding Officer: Support, guide and coach SCC volunteers to implement a local response to safeguarding concerns Effective and skilful management of an allocated caseload Lead professional – Allegation Management Action referrals to statutory agencies e.g. Local Authority Designated Officer, Police, Children’s Services, Social Care or equivalent across the UK (including DBS, PVGS) Benefits as our Safeguarding Officer will include: 25 days annual leave per annum increasing with length of service Hybrid working for many roles Life assurance (4x salary) Private medical insurance Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%) Cycle to work scheme Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential. Closing date:28th April 2024 If you are interested in this Safeguarding Officer, please apply now All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo a criminal record check.