Safeguarding Officer (Term Time Only)
Leeds College of Building
Leeds
- Expired
- Salary:
- £17,950.79 to £20,746.26 per annum (actual salary)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Apply by:
- 24 October 2018
Job overview
SAFEGUARDING OFFICER (TERM TIME ONLY)
Ref: 0122
Salary: £17,950.79 to £20,746.26 per annum (actual salary)
Hours: 37 hours per week (38 weeks per year)
Temporary maternity cover
An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen to join the College’s Safeguarding Team on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to support students where specific safeguarding, prevent or child protection issues have been identified. To ensure students are protected from harm or abuse, this high profile role will require you to work in collaboration with a range of external agencies such as mental health services, Schools, Children’s Social Work Services, Adult Social Work Services, the Police, Youth Offending Services, Probation and HM Prison Services.
The successful candidate will be an energetic and enthusiastic person who has the ability to be understanding, responsive, calm, supportive and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. You will also be self-driven, proactive and have the ability to manage a caseload of students with serious safeguarding concerns.
Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent (ideally in Health and Social Care or Advice and Guidance) and must have completed or be willing to complete the Level 2 Safeguarding training for designated staff and undertake any relevant training associated with the post. Experience in Social Work and familiarity with early help plans and the Prevent Duty is desirable.
In return we offer an excellent benefits package which, for this post, includes an excellent pension scheme, opportunities for flexible working and access to training and development.
Please note that all applications should be completed online. Please visit the vacancies section of our website at www.lcb.ac.uk. CV’s will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 24 October 2018 at 4pm
Interviews: Interviews will take place on Tuesday 13 November 2018.
Please note this position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
The College is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share that commitment.
About Leeds College of Building
GENERAL INFORMATION ON COLLEGE
Introduction
Following incorporation on 1 April 1993, the College became independent of the Local Education Authority and is now mainly funded, approximately (75%) directly through the Learning and Skills Council (LSC). Each college is a corporate body and is responsible for all matters, including premises, with Governors effectively becoming the employers of College staff.
The College
The College was first established as an independent institution in 1960 and moved into purpose built accommodation in 1969. The College currently operates from three sites; North Street, Millwright Street and Hunslet Lane (Leeds central).
The Courses
For curriculum purposes, the College is divided into three Faculties administered by Faculty Managers and supported by Assistant Faculty Managers, Course Team Managers and Lecturers.
Faculty of Construction Crafts - Carpentry and Joinery, Shopfitting, Machine Woodworking, Furniture Manufacture, Painting and Decorating, Interior Systems Dry Lining, Roofing, Wall & Floor Tiling, Plastering, Interior System Dry Lining, Signmaking/Graphics, Brickwork, Entry Level work
Faculty of Mechanical & Engineering Services - Plumbing, Electrical Installation, Heating & Ventilating, Gas ACS, GNVQ Supervisory, Renewable Energies and Skills for Life.
Faculty of HE & Construction Management - CAD, Teacher Education "A" & "V" Units, Technician Studies, Management Studies, HE Development, Health & Safety, Sustainable Construction and Renewable Energies.
In addition Co-ordinators have responsibility for cross college work which includes Life Skills, Adult Education, Link Courses, IT, Quality and OSAT (On Site Assessment & Training).
Students and Staffing
The number of students attending the College during the year is approximately 5,500 made up of both full-time and part-time students.
The full-time College staff consists of approximately 124 full-time teaching staff and 141 support staff. In addition there are approximately 77 people who work on a part-time teaching basis.
No Smoking Policy
The College operates a no smoking policy. Smoking is not permitted on any part of the College sites. All staff are asked to play their part in the enforcement of this policy.
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