Job Description

Description

Job Title: Safeguarding Officer 38weeks TTO

Department: Learning Support

Actual Salary: 27,574.66 - 30,120.20

Full Time Equivalent: 32,021 - 34,977

Job Type: Permanent, 38 weeks TTO, 35 hour working week

Application Deadline: 18th August , 2025

The Safeguarding Officer will support and co-ordinate the delivery of Safeguarding arrangements across the College. This role will work closely with managers, curriculum and support staff, external agencies, and students in order to maintain a culture of vigilance and responsibility, maintaining the safest possible environment at City of Liverpool College.

The Safeguarding Officer will support the work of the College's Safeguarding Leads and be responsible for: supporting the College's compliance with Safeguarding Policies and Procedures, the Prevent Duty, co-ordinating and delivering awareness raising events, delivering training for staff and students, responding to and managing safeguarding cases and attending meetings, including multiagency meetings off site. The post holder will be expected to support and advise staff across the College on issues related to safety and wellbeing of our students.

Key Responsibilities

Contribute fully to the:

Mission and values statement of the College, ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life College and Student Support area strategic objectives and transformation groups and actively engage in annual and regular department reviews and audits Self-assessment process and Quality Improvement Plan to promote continual improvements in safeguarding provision within the College Safeguarding Operational Team and Student Support Team meetings and team objectives

Plan, co-ordinate, recruit for, and deliver:

Lead on support cases for students who are experiencing safeguarding issues across the college cross college opportunities and other major events designed to support students to stay safe, achieve academically, succeed and progress Support to co-ordinate key training events for safeguarding across the college for all college stakeholders across the academic year

Provide support and guidance to:

Safeguarding Strategic and Operational Leads Safeguarding Team and Duty Managers Staff or key partner agencies involved in safeguarding cases Students - in relation to safeguarding, and vulnerable groups, e.g. Looked after children, Care Leavers, young carers, and those students vulnerable to exploitation

Encourage and promote:

Compliance with Safeguarding procedures and intervention among staff Development of skills required by students to stay safe and engage fully with their programme of study A healthy and safe college environment engagement with all College policies and procedures Work co-operatively and effectively as a member of the Safeguarding Team Evaluate and improve own communication skills to maximise effective communication and overcome barriers Ensure students are aware of their rights, responsibilities and entitlement as a student at The City of Liverpool College and act as an advocate of the student voice at every level Make available and share with colleagues, safeguarding resources, materials and documentation Ensure access to other student support services and active engagement with the opportunities on offer Review own professional development needs and to participate fully in future training and development Maintain records, including CPD within specified deadlines

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Criteria

Educated to Level 3 or above In depth safeguarding training within the last 2 years; e.g. approved Designated Officer training Recent in-depth experience of safeguarding case work with young people and adults to help keep them safe and the ability to maintain and sustain high levels of safeguarding support Experience of case working with other vulnerable groups such as Looked after children, care leavers and young carers Excellent computer literacy - ability to use the current IT programs of the College Experience of effectively and positively assessing young people's and adults needs Knowledge of the community and those challenges faced by young people, in particular as a barrier to accessing and engaging fully with education and staying safe In depth experience of developing support plans and strategies around safeguarding In depth knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding requirements and legislation. Engaged in and evidence of Continued Professional Development Minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy High level of communication and interpersonal skills especially with students Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and for themselves Ability to analyse complex situations and to identify gaps and opportunities for students and staff Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workload effectively Ability to meet set targets and respond to changing needs positively and effectively

Desirable Criteria

An ICT qualification Membership of relevant professional body

Benefits

Why Join The City of Liverpool College?

Benefits of working at the College

As a valued member of our College community, you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, dedicated wellbeing support, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.

Pension Scheme

You'll be part of the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 20.20%, one of the best pension packages in the sector.

Leave entitlement

Up to 27 days annual holiday allowance, plus 1 wellbeing day. You'll also benefit from 5 to 7 days statutory closure and 2 further days closure at Easter.

Employee Benefit Platform

As part of your role, you'll have access to the COLC Employee Benefits Platform, a one-stop hub for a wide range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and everyday savings. You'll be able to access discounts at major supermarkets, fashion and lifestyle retailers, tech stores, travel providers, and more. You'll also benefit from the Cycle to Work Scheme, cinema and leisure discounts and tech and home appliance discounts, with the option of spreading the cost through salary sacrifice. The platform is part of our commitment to supporting you in every aspect of your working life - and beyond.

Health and Wellbeing

As part of our commitment to supporting your health and wellbeing, all employees have access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - a completely confidential support service available 24/7, 365 days a year. Whether you're facing personal challenges, looking for advice, or simply need someone to talk to, Health Assured is here to help. Through Health Assured, you can access a 24/7 confidential helpline, face to face, online or telephone counselling, as well as structured support for a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationships, bereavement, legal and financial concerns.

You'll also have access to the online wellbeing portal, a secure, user-friendly platform offering a wide range of self-help resources, health assessments, articles, and guidance covering emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing, and to the Wisdom App, which offers mood trackers and wellbeing tools, meditation guides, fitness videos, and self-help modules as well as daily wellbeing tips.
You'll also be entitled to a free eye test through our voucher scheme with Specsavers, which covers a full eye exam (worth up to 25) and even includes 45 towards a pair of glasses. We also offer free flu vaccinations to help keep you feeling your best all year round.

Travel

We've partnered with Arriva to bring you great savings on bus travel. Plus, we offer interest-free loans to help you buy annual travel passes from Merseytravel and Merseyrail. That means you can enjoy the savings of up to two months' free travel--without having to cover the full cost upfront. It's all about making your commute more affordable and less stressful.

Flexible Working

We offer flexible working options depending on business need to support our employee's work-life balance.

Professional Development

We're passionate about helping you thrive, offering a mix of formal and informal professional development opportunities--designed to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and accelerate your career.

College Benefits

Our excellent sports and fitness facilities can be used free of charge by staff. You can also access a range of discounted hair and beauty treatments at our Academy and Graduate Hair & Beauty Salons, and a staff discount at our Academy Restaurant.

About The City of Liverpool College

About The City of Liverpool College

The City of Liverpool College is a leading education provider for almost 12,000 students across the Liverpool City Region, from ages 16 and up.

Our passion for nurturing talent and personal approach to teaching makes sure all our students are fully equipped to realise their potential and be empowered to live out their career ambitions.

We believe in opportunity for all and offer access to both academic and vocational courses. From GCSE to degree level, our students achieve some of the highest exam results in the region.

As a recognised leader in skills and education, we are proud to have been named the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce 2024 Skills Provider of the Year, a testament to our deep-rooted commitment to delivering outstanding education that meets the needs of our students and the regional economy. We are also a proud member of the Chartered Institution for Further Education, reinforcing our position as a centre of excellence within the sector. Our recent Ofsted inspection rated us 'Outstanding' for Adult Provision and Personal Development, highlighting our dedication to providing life-changing education that empowers learners at every stage of their journey.

Our Mission

To provide high quality skills and education by delivering opportunities for growth to all people and businesses of the Liverpool City Region.

Our Goals

Deliver world class skills in business Provide an outstanding learning and student experience Develop the talent for sustainable employment

Safeguarding Our Students

The City of Liverpool College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare our learners, and all staff will require an Enhanced DBS check.

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Career?

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