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Safeguarding Officer
Safeguarding
Salary: £29,834 to £32,529 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week
Reference: REC2375 | Closing Date: Thursday 12th March 2026
PLEASE NOTE INTERVIEWS FOR THE POST WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, 20th MARCH 2026
The Opportunity
Barnsley College is looking for a dedicated, motivated and knowledgeable Safeguarding Officer to join our central safeguarding team. This is an important role at the heart of our college community, ensuring that all learners, staff and visitors feel safe, supported and protected.
As a Safeguarding Officer, you will often be the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns. You’ll offer timely advice and support, work with sensitivity and professionalism, and help maintain a strong safeguarding culture across the College. You will work closely with students, staff, parents/carers, external agencies and other internal teams to ensure we continue to deliver an outstanding safeguarding provision.
In this role, you will contribute to multi agency discussions, make appropriate referrals to Children’s and Adult Social Care, complete Early Help Assessments and maintain accurate and confidential safeguarding records. You will also deliver safeguarding training, raising awareness across the College and helping to embed best practice in everything we do.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about safeguarding and who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and vulnerable adults.
About You
We are looking for someone with solid safeguarding experience who can confidently manage complex and sensitive situations. You will have a strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance and multi agency working, and be comfortable working in a fast paced environment where no two days are the same.
You’ll need excellent communication skills, the ability to build positive relationships and a calm, empathetic approach. Being well organised and able to prioritise your workload is essential, as is maintaining confidentiality and accurate, detailed records.
Most importantly, you will be someone who genuinely cares about supporting others, promoting safety and championing safeguarding best practice across the College.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
Required
•Level 3 safeguarding related qualification (or equivalent)
•At least two years’ experience in a substantial safeguarding role
•Experience making referrals to Children’s and/or Adult Social Care
•Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child and adult protection legislation
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Reasons to join us
•We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 47 days per year including bank and public holidays)
•Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days
•Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous 19.2% employer contribution!
•We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
•Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
•Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)
•24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
•Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork
•Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
•Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
•Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
•Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
•Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
•Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
•On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
•Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members
•Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff
The Barnsley College Advantage
When you join us, you can expect to benefit from The Barnsley College Advantage. This is the advantage of:
•Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals
•A range of flexible working opportunities
•Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability
•Short- and Long-Term development commitments
•Access to experiencing work in a range of areas
•Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation
•Reward and Recognition
•Having your voice heard at every level
•Comprehensive Wellbeing Support
Closing date for applications is Thursday, 12th March 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Job Description and Person Specification
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
Safeguarding Statement
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.