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Summary

We are looking for a Safeguarding Officer to support staff and students at Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form.

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Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.  

Skills

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your role will include:

• Referring cases of suspected abuse to the local authority children’s social care as directed by DSL or DDSL
• Supporting staff who make referrals to local authority children’s social care;
• Referring cases to the Channel programme where there is a radicalisation concern as directed by DSL or DDSL
• Supporting staff who make referrals to the Channel programme
• Referring cases where a crime may have been committed to the Police as required
• Preparing information to present to the Principal, Academy Governors, ALG and Ofsted
• Management of CPOMS
• Updating and maintaining student safeguarding files and ensuring records are relevant, detailed and accurate
• Liaising with parents/carers, staff and students as required
• Attending safeguarding meetings as directed by DSL or DDSL
• Helping to co-ordinate the collection of information as appropriate for Children’s services and other agencies
• Being a point of contact for issues of child protection internally, to members of the public and other external contacts

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• A good undergraduate degree or equivalent
• A clear and good understanding of safeguarding issues, theory and practice
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft software
• Knowledge of using a Management Information System for input and export of student data
• Knowledge of the range of agencies that work with students and their families
• Training in child protection and safeguarding procedures
• Basic knowledge of first aid; e.g. Emergency first aid at work
• Knowledge of many of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Benefits

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.