Job Description

Job Title:

Safeguarding Officer

Salary

: 22,318

(FTE 25,976 pro rata to weeks/hours worked)

Responsible to

: Director of Safeguarding

Relationships:

Internal: Students, SENCO, Teaching staff and Learning Support staff and Administrative Team

External: UTC Governors, Sponsors and Employer partners, LA and Council representatives, other UTCs, Schools, Colleges and Universities, Parents.

Main Purpose of Job:

The Safeguarding Officer will work as part of the central safeguarding team, supporting the effective operation of the safeguarding service on a day-to-day basis in school. The role and responsibilities of the Safeguarding Officer are detailed below. We are looking for someone with experience of working in safeguarding and pastoral support within education and knowledge of external agencies including social care thresholds.

Main Duties and Responsibilities to include:

To support the Director of Safeguarding (DSL) and Deputy DSLs in all aspects of safeguarding and student welfare across the UTC To ensure that the safeguarding provision in the UTC meets the needs of students and parents and that it enables students to achieve consistently strong outcomes To act as the first point of contact for any safeguarding, child and adult protection concerns, providing timely, relevant support and advice in order to safeguard the student. To make timely external referrals to a range of agencies including Children's Social Care, in order to appropriately safeguard and support students To attend a range of external meetings and online meetings- including child protection conferences, core groups, child in need meetings, team around the family, adult protection meetings - ensuring adherence to the guidelines and requirements for attending such meetings. To complete EHAs where necessary and act as the lead professional where appropriate, working in partnership with relevant agencies. To attend internal safeguarding related meetings Provide support and challenge to parents/ carers around safeguarding issues Liaise with other agencies in relation to safeguarding and welfare support and referrals Establish and maintain a working relationship with relevant statutory, voluntary and community agencies Offer advice and guidance for staff Lead on direct work with children as necessary; Be responsible and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. To keep informed of current legislation, statutory and other guidance with regards to safeguarding, child and adult protection, cascading the information accordingly. To keep informed of current legislation, statutory and other guidance with regards to data protection and confidentiality. To maintain up to date, accurate, confidential records. To implement best practice in relation to safeguarding To attend LA safeguarding training. To participate in UTC events to promote and advise on safeguarding. To establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with students, parents/carers, colleagues and others as part of duties.

To carry out any other duties as reasonably required by the Principal.

Conditions

Term time - 39 weeks (38 weeks plus 5 Inset days) Usual daily working hours total 36.5 hours per week, with 1 hour unpaid lunch:
Monday 8:30 am to 5:00pm

Tuesday 8:30 am to 5:00pm

Wednesday 8:30 am to 5:00pm

Thursday 8:30 am to 5:00pm

Friday 8:30 am to 4:00pm

Holidays to be taken outside of term time except with the agreement of the Principal.
The post holder will have responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people they come into contact with.

Whilst every attempt has been made to cover the main duties and responsibilities of this post, this list is not exhaustive, and each individual task involved in the roles may not be identified. This job description is open to discussion at interview to meet a particular individual's strengths or personal development goals.

Furthermore, the exact nature of the post will be finally determined once the appointment has been made and reviewed annually. This will be in full collaboration with the successful candidate taking into account the individual skills and experiences they bring with them.

This post is subject to criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) as part of the UTC's responsibility for promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children. Further details regarding the checks are available by visiting https://www.gov.uk/dbs. Effective from September 2025, KCSIE, paragraph 221, states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior or at interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,976.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site gym On-site parking
Experience:

social work: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

SWE (preferred) HCPC (preferred)
Work Location: In person