Safeguarding Officer

Safeguarding Officer Location: Angel, North London Type: Full time Reporting to: Head of Safeguarding Salary: £28k-£32k Dovetail and Slate are recruiting on behalf of a leading education provider based in Angel.
The succesful candidate must be able to start ASAP Role Purpose Ensure safeguarding concerns are addressed promptly and accurately Support students, especially those facing challenges like mental health or being care leavers.
Help students build confidence to access support services independently and provide crisis intervention when necessary.
Responsibilities Handle safeguarding and welfare enquiries via email and phone, ensuring they meet guidelines.
Support high-needs students, such as ESOL learners, young parents, and vulnerable adults, to help them stay in their courses.
Provide immediate support to ensure young people and vulnerable adults are safe.
Follow up on safeguarding incidents according to legal requirements.
Work with other teams to ensure smooth transitions and ongoing support for high-needs students.
Maintain up-to-date electronic records, and collaborate with parents, staff, and external agencies as needed.
Help manage a caseload of students, assess risks, and coordinate interventions or referrals when necessary.
Requirements Able to start ASAP Safeguarding experience Enhanced DBS Excellent numeracy and literacy skills Ability to maintain effective working relationships with vulnerable people.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Right to work in the UK If this job is of interest to you, please apply with your CV.
Because education matters.
Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.