Care to Join Us?
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, dedicated and skilled Senior Safeguarding Officer. The information below provides more detail about the role and you may also wish to learn a little more about working for South Hampshire College Group by viewing the below video.
We offer great benefits including;
* 38 days leave per year (including bank holidays).
* Pension fund of 27.1% employer contribution.
* Regular training and development.
* Pathways to development opportunities and qualifications.
Duties:
* To provide outstanding Safeguarding and wellbeing support for all students, particularly for the most vulnerable.
* To undertake the role of the college’s Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring full compliance with KCSIE statutory guidance and other relevant legislation, as well as our college’s policies and procedures.
* Providing support, expertise and guidance to staff on all safeguarding, prevent and child protection matters.
* Manage the college’s safeguarding register including the Urgent Attendance Alert Register in line with college processes and procedures. Ensuring that students are robustly safeguarded and provided with timely and effective support and interventions.
Skills/Experience:
* We are looking to seek a highly motivated, organised and resilient individual, who has previous experience and is able to work in a fast-paced educational setting.
* Good organisational skills with ability to organise own workload and able to work collaboratively within a team.
* Good standard of computer literacy and have knowledge of Microsoft office packages.
* Excellent interpersonal skills to include; communication, adaptability and flexibility.
Qualifications:
* Minimum GCSE Grade 4/C in English & Maths or equivalent.
* Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) trained.
* Knowledge of community, social and voluntary provision within the wider FE economy.
* Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience of working in HE/FE sector.
Ideal Attributes:
* You will be comfortable talking and engaging with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
* Be a highly organised, collaborative and enthusiastic team player.
* You will have a keen interest in your industry and willing to undergo further training and development.
* You will have a passion for imparting knowledge and skills.
* You are ambitious, professional, respectful and resilient, thriving in a high trust and high performance culture.
* You can make a significant contribution in our mission to provide excellence and opportunity in both technical and professional education, training and apprenticeships.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.