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Safeguarding Officer

Safeguarding Officer

New College Worcester (NMSS)

Worcestershire

Salary:
Scale SO2; SCP 26-28, £30,984 - £32,798 Pro rata salary for 25/45 hours term time: £17,213 - £18,221
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
9 February 2023

Job overview

New College Worcester is a nationally regarded non-maintained residential special school, devoted to the education of vision impaired young people aged 11 – 19. 

SAFEGUARDING OFFICER (Ref: C267/0223)

Part time: 25/45 hours per week (term time only)

Scale SO2; SCP 26-28, £30,984 - £32,798

Pro rata salary for 25/45 hours term time: £17,213 - £18,221

The Safeguarding Officer will take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the College. You will lead the operational work to keep children safe and will contribute to the safeguarding strategy.

The Safeguarding Officer will take part in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings, and contribute to the assessment of children. You will communicate with parents, staff and relevant external agencies

You will advise and support other members of staff on child wellbeing, safeguarding and child protection matters, and liaise with relevant agencies such as the Local Authority and Police. You will also oversee the College’s Early Help Offer.

The Safeguarding Officer will retain ultimate operational responsibility for safeguarding and child protection, although the SLT member with responsibility for Wellbeing will hold the title DSL.

NCW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This Regulated Activity is conditional on an enhanced DBS clearance and Registration, satisfactory and verified references, medical clearance and a six-month probationary period. NCW is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Full details and application form can be downloaded from NCW’s website (www.ncw.co.uk/vacancies) or contact pmarnell@ncw.co.uk if you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit.

Candidates must complete an NCW application form, CVs alone will not be accepted.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 10.00 on Thursday 9 February 2023.

All applications will be acknowledged by email, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after closing.

INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE:  w/b Monday 13 February 2023.

About New College Worcester (NMSS)

+44 1905 763933

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