Safeguarding Officer - Worcester, United Kingdom - New College Worcester

New College Worcester

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Worcester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

New College Worcester is a nationally regarded non-maintained residential special school, devoted to the education of vision impaired young people aged

SAFEGUARDING OFFICER (Ref:
C267/0223)

Part time: 25/45 hours per week (term time only)

Scale SO2; SCP 26-28, £30,984 - £32,798

Pro rata salary for 25/45 hours term time: £17,213 - £18,221
The Safeguarding Officer will take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the College. You will lead the operational work to keep children safe and will contribute to the safeguarding strategy.

The Safeguarding Officer will take part in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings, and contribute to the assessment of children. You will communicate with parents, staff and relevant external agencies

You will advise and support other members of staff on child wellbeing, safeguarding and child protection matters, and liaise with relevant agencies such as the Local Authority and Police.

You will also oversee the College's Early Help Offer.

The Safeguarding Officer will retain ultimate operational responsibility for safeguarding and child protection, although the SLT member with responsibility for Wellbeing will hold the title DSL.

NCW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This Regulated Activity is conditional on an enhanced DBS clearance and Registration, satisfactory and verified references, medical clearance and a six-month probationary period.

NCW is an Equal Opportunities employer.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 10.00 on Thursday 9 February 2023

INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE:
w/b Monday 13 February 2023.

Job Type:
Part-time

Salary:
£30,984.00-£32,798.00 per year

Schedule: