Job Description
Safeguarding Officer\n\nLocation: Portsmouth\nType: Full-time\nReporting to: Head of Safeguarding\nSalary: £28k-30kDovetail and Slate are recruiting on behalf of a leading education provider based in Portsmouth. \n\nThe succesful candidate must be able to start ASAP\n\nRole Purpose \n\nEnsure safeguarding concerns are addressed promptly and accurately\nSupport students, especially those facing challenges like mental health or being care leavers.\nHelp students build confidence to access support services independently and provide crisis intervention when necessary. \n\nResponsibilities \n\nHandle safeguarding and welfare enquiries via email and phone, ensuring they meet guidelines.\nSupport high-needs students, such as ESOL learners, young parents, and vulnerable adults, to help them stay in their courses.\nProvide immediate support to ensure young people and vulnerable adults are safe.\nFollow up on safeguarding incidents according to legal requirements.\nWork with other teams to ensure smooth transitions and ongoing support for high-needs students.\nMaintain up-to-date electronic records, and collaborate with parents, staff, and external agencies as needed.\nHelp manage a caseload of students, assess risks, and coordinate interventions or referrals when necessary.\n\nRequirements\n\nAble to start ASAP\nSafeguarding experience\nEnhanced DBS\nExcellent numeracy and literacy skills\nAbility to maintain effective working relationships with vulnerable people.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills\nRight to work in the UKIf this job is of interest to you, please apply with your CV.\n\nImportant Notice\n\nDovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.\n\nThis role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults.
Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).\n\nBecause education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency.\n\nBecause education matters.
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