Safeguarding Officer – 0.6 (Term time plus 5 weeks)Draft

We are seeking an experienced Safeguarding Officer to play a key role in the well-being of students.

Working closely with the Head of Student Services, Safeguarding Manager, Safeguarding Officers, Head of Learning Support, Head of Studies and Progress Tutors, you will provide support to learners who make disclosures of a safeguarding nature. 

You will develop an area of focus in se xual violence and harassment and healthy relationships. In addition, you will promote and implement the college’s positive behaviour policy.

Experience of working with students with a range of complex and demanding needs is essential. This may include handling sensitive issues and issues that can be distressing or disturbing.

The benefits of working for Southport College

At Southport College we value our staff and the contribution that everyone makes to the success of our College. For this reason, we offer fantastic support for all staff and staff development is encouraged throughout all departments. We offer a family friendly environment and support our staff so that they get the best out of their job and their time here.

Many of the team have been here for many years, growing with us and progressing on to new challenges and roles. With mentoring available for all new starters, a free counselling service for all staff to take advantage of, as well as social activities like our fantastic Christmas celebration, we know that you would relish being part of our team.

Other benefits available include:

• Career average pension scheme
• In-house and external development across the year
• Free eye tests for eligible VDU users
• Free staff social events such as the College Christmas party
• Access to facilities such as free gym use, low-cost beauty therapy and hairdressing salons, Oasis refectory and Clouds Restaurant

For further details and to download an application form, please click the apply button.

Completed applications should be returned via email to personnel@southport.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is Monday 4th November 2024 (10.00am).

Southport College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees are expected to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records check, with Barred List check if appropriate, through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).