Safeguarding Officer

Job role: Safeguarding Officer

Salary: WPT Band 5 £26873 - £28770 (£23668 - £25339)

Hours: 37 hours, term time including all inset days

Location: Wickersley Partnership Trust

Number of positions: 1

To commence: As soon as possible

Who we are

We’re Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT) - a multi-academy trust with eight primary schools, five secondary schools, one sixth form and one Central Team under our umbrella.

We’re dotted across Rotherham, South Yorkshire with one school based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.

At WPT, students are at the heart of everything we do, and we aim to send all children into an ever-changing world, able and qualified to play their full part in it. To give them the best educational experience possible, we recognise the importance of investing in and supporting our colleagues.

And that starts with finding the right person for the job!

Join our team as a Safeguarding Officer! 

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Safeguarding Officer to join our team at Wickersley Partnership Trust. You will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our pupils, working closely with the Safeguarding Manager to address any safeguarding or child protection issues that arise.

This role not only offers an opportunity to contribute to safeguarding but also involves managing student attendance to ensure that all pupils receive the full benefit of their education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Child Protection & Safeguarding: Provide support to the Safeguarding Manager by responding appropriately to disclosures, making referrals to the relevant authorities, and ensuring accurate, detailed records are securely maintained.
• Inter-agency Collaboration: Participate in strategy discussions and multi-agency meetings, contributing to the assessment and planning for children at risk, while promoting effective communication between colleagues and external organisations.
• Early Help & Referrals: Work closely with families and external agencies, providing Early Help by making timely referrals when issues emerge and ensuring that all actions are effectively coordinated to make a tangible difference in children's lives.
• Parental Outreach: Make home visits when necessary to support families, offering advice and strategies to help resolve any concerns or challenges they may face.
• Statutory Compliance: Assist the Safeguarding Manager to ensure that the academy adheres to all statutory safeguarding requirements and that staff training is up to date.
• Attendance Oversight: Monitor student attendance, follow up on absences, and liaise with parents and external agencies to support children in achieving regular school attendance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced safeguarding professional who is ready to take on an essential role in a vibrant and supportive educational setting.

***Deadline for applications: Noon, Friday 27th September 2024***

For further information and to apply, please visit our recruitment website: https://recruitment.wickersleypt.org

For more information about Wickersley Partnership Trust, including the benefits of working for us, please visit our main website: https://www.wickersleypt.org

We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this vacancy may be withdrawn without notice. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To be successful in your application, you will need to demonstrate an effective and creative approach to education, a passion for your subject and a commitment to supporting the development of the department.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

Please note we operate safer recruitment and do not accept CVs. All applicants must complete an application form in full**

**Please upload a supporting statement which should be no longer than two sides of A4 (this should not be a CV) clearly demonstrating:

• Why you are applying for this position
• How you meet the competencies of this role using examples from your current and previous experience (please refer to the documents attached to the advert)
• Any information which you consider relevant that you have not already mentioned