Job Description

Salary

Grade 4 26,869 - 29,296 per annum

Location

Scunthorpe, England

The vacancy

Are you passionate about student welfare and safeguarding? Do you have the experience and confidence to support young people and vulnerable adults in a further and higher education setting? DN Colleges Group is seeking a dedicated

Safeguarding Caseworker

to join our Safeguarding and Counselling team. This is a vital role where you'll make a real difference to the lives of students and apprentices across our campuses.


About the Role


As a Safeguarding Caseworker, you'll be the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns, providing expert advice, support, and referrals. You'll work closely with internal teams and external agencies to ensure students and apprentices are protected and supported in line with legislation and best practice.


Essential Criteria


We're looking for someone who can bring the following to the role:

A degree-level qualification or equivalent experience relevant to safeguarding Experience working in an educational or similar setting, supporting young people or vulnerable adults Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and Prevent legislation Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work sensitively and professionally Confidence in managing referrals and working with external agencies

Key Responsibilities

Provide safeguarding, Prevent and child protection support to students and apprentices Act as a central contact for safeguarding concerns and manage referrals to external services Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with legislation and college policy Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings, including Early Help and Child Protection conferences Deliver CPD and training sessions on safeguarding and Prevent Work collaboratively with local safeguarding partnerships and internal teams Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment Stay up to date with safeguarding developments and undertake relevant training

Why Join Us?


At DN Colleges Group, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment where every student can thrive. You'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development. Flexible working arrangements and generous holiday entitlement are available.


Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us ensure every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to succeed. For more information regarding this role contact us at staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk

Closing Date: 29/06/2025

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to

sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

About us

North Lindsey College has been a key training provider in Scunthorpe for over 60 years, helping thousands of people throughout the years to go on to achieve their dreams.


We offer post-16 study programmes, apprenticeships, traineeships, part-time short courses and Higher Education programmes.


Across all of our provision we work closely with employers across every sector in this region and further afield, to help you gain the skills you need to progress into your chosen career.

The benefits

All employees at DN Colleges Group enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, as well as an additional 2 weeks closure over the Christmas period. We encourage all our teams to take regular breaks, no longer than 3 weeks, to enjoy a healthy work life balance.


DN Colleges Group are committed to Health and Wellbeing of all our employees. We have an increasing number of provisions exclusive to our employees, designed to help you stay at your best or to assist and provide support when you need it.

On site

nursery

Generous annual leave

2 weeks off at Christmas

Electric car scheme

Vivup - Employee Wellbeing and Benefits platform Wellness initiatives, onsite during your working week. This could include health visitors, financial advisers, or physio specialists. Onsite fitness classes, at lunchtime or after work in conjunction with our Sports colleagues. Cycle to Work and Electric car scheme Free Eye Care Vouchers Discounted Hair and Beauty services On site nursery Online access to Remploy which is our 24/7 confidential mental health and counselling resource. In house counselling/safeguarding specialists to assist in Wellbeing

Lets Teach Programme

Let's Teach The LET's teach programme supports new members of teaching staff in terms of college systems and key teaching and learning areas including new staff lesson visits and postcard peeps. Each new member of staff has an allocated Lead Practitioner who works closely with them throughout the programme.

Let's Bloom

The LET's Bloom Programme aims to connect our experienced and qualified teachers to share best practice and support continued risk-taking as we continue to add depth to our teaching craft. Teachers volunteer on this one year programme, working closely with the Learning Enhancement Team, capturing their experimentation in a journal.