The Safeguarding Administrator will complete the administration to support the provision of safeguarding and support within the school.
Main Responsibilities:
Main responsibilities include;
* Work with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Safeguarding Manager to support vulnerable children and families to minimise the impact of any issues on the student’s education.
* Contact social workers, family support workers and health workers if we have concerns about vulnerable families who are already supported by CYPS.
* Organise/arrange various meetings – both internal and with external agencies.
* Complete paperwork and make referrals, reports and requests for background information.
* Ensure the Alternative Provision documentation is added to CPOMS on a daily basis
* Ensure all safeguarding documentation for Years 7 and 12 students and any new starters is scanned and added to CPOMS in a timely fashion.
* Request policies and liability insurance for Alternative Provision providers on a yearly basis
* Keep up to date with the most recent Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Ensuring full comprehension of this document is maintained.
* Oversee Safeguarding training for all staff, ensuring online training is completed for all new starters and updates for all staff are monitored and tracked.
* Ensure administrative systems are kept up to date with any communications or actions you have completed
* Ability to manage own workload, prioritise and refer to line-manager when necessary.
* Share and communicate ongoing safeguarding concerns with line-manager.
* Be aware of and follow school Safeguarding procedures.
* Support with the administration for our students in alternative provision.
* Support with the organisation of the school counsellor.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have experience of administration duties, be able to to work under pressure whilst still being attentive to detail. They will have a pleasant manner, be a good role model to students and be able to observe and maintain confidentiality at all times.
Package Description:
Being an employee of Northgate High School allows you access to an Employee Benefits scheme saving you money on many High Street brands, a cycle-to-work scheme, use of the sports facilities, library, and free parking. Hot meals are available on-site during term time. We also offer entry into a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
The Role