Senior Safeguarding Officer (038/2324)
Salary: £28,214 to £29,937 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience) 37 hours per week.
An exciting opportunity to join the college’s safeguarding team as the Senior Safeguarding Officer, to further develop and strengthen the safeguarding provision at Coventry College.
Whose main purpose will be to:
Provide a high quality, responsive service to Learners faced with safeguarding issues, in accordance with statutory responsibilities and making referrals to appropriate agencies when required. In addition, will Support the Safeguarding Manager within the safeguarding team by acting as one of the primary contact points for staff who have concerns about learners.
To triage, manage and monitor safeguarding referrals through CPOMS ensuring interventions are timely and responsive, in line with child protection legislation and statutory guidance; Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE). Use College information systems (including ProSolution and Promonitor) to maintain accurate records of all interactions and interventions.
Under the guidance of the college’s Safeguarding Manager, manage a caseload of/and be responsible for at risk learners, prepare and support Learners to fully participate and succeed in training and education programmes to enable them to compete in the global marketplace and maximise their success in their future working lives.
Promote and establish good attendance, by working with college tutors/lecturers, parents, carers, professionals and young people to reduce and remove barriers to learning and progress. Contribute to the planning and implementation of multi-agency approaches and support that promote positive outcomes.
Contribute to the College strategy to ensure that learners achieve their potential and progress positively by working in conjunction with the College’s Pastoral Manager on a raft of key safeguarding activities.
As a Safeguarding Officer you will benefit from:
- Generous annual leave allowance of 34 days + statutory Bank Holidays
- Free on-site parking
- A good pension scheme – LGPS
- Discounted hair/barbering/beauty treatments at our on-site Salon
- On-site refectory
- Annual staff recognition awards
- CPD
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous Employee Benefits discount scheme
- Free will-writing service
A flexible approach to working hours is essential. Candidates with a disability will be guaranteed an interview, providing they meet all the essential requirements of the post. You will be required to apply for a DBS check if you are successful.
(Please note that CVs will not be accepted)
Applications close 13th May 2024
We are actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the College community. We value our diverse College community and are actively committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of College life. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share these commitments.
We are actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the College community. We value our diverse College community and are actively committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of College life. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share these commitments. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.