Safeguarding Support Officer

Safeguarding Support Officer

Posted 13 hours ago

Description

Safeguarding Support Officer required for a school in Ealing
Pertemps Education are pleased to be supporting one of our fantastic schools in their current search for a Safeguarding Support Officer, based in Ealing.
At Pertemps, we’re currently recruiting for Safeguarding Support Officer in a school after building a strong relationship with a local grouping of schools.

About the role
Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm:

  • Supporting the DSL and pastoral team with safeguarding and child protection referrals in line with school policy
    • Maintaining accurate, confidential records using CPOMS
    • Liaising with parents, carers and external agencies under DSL guidance
    • Assisting with Early Help assessments and attending TAC/CIN meetings
    • Representing the DSL in safeguarding and multi-agency meetings when needed
    • Helping deliver staff safeguarding training and maintaining training records
    • Contributing to policy reviews and promoting safeguarding awareness
    • Staying current with safeguarding guidance, including KCSIE
    • Supporting risk assessments and implementing safeguarding plans
    • Coordinating 1-to-1 student interventions with external agencies
    • Monitoring safeguarding procedures and contributing to audits and reports
    • Managing safeguarding information during student transitions
    • Liaising with feeder schools to ensure information transfer
    • Completing reports, letters and other tasks as directed by the DSL

 
About you

  • Experience working with children or young people in an educational, social care or safeguarding capacity
  • Sound knowledge of safeguarding legislation and practices, particularly in school settings (KCSIE, Working Together to Safeguard Children)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail in record keeping
  • The ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information with discretion
  • Confidence using digital safeguarding and record management systems
  • A calm, empathetic, and professional approach to student welfare
  • The ability to work as part of a team across a wide range of levels and responsibilities
  • A professional manner
  • The ability to work under pressure

 
About us
We are Pertemps and we pride ourselves on being the best Education and Support staff based recruiter on the UK Market. With partnerships with some of the biggest trusts of schools, we have received glowing feedback over years of recruiting and provide a service that really makes us stand out from the rest.

  • Get paid in line with AWR
  • Your own dedicated consultant
  • Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

How to apply
You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally-recognised teaching qualification.
If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role.
All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided.
By applying for this role, you are consenting to Pertemps Education group storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the GDPR requirements. This will also mean that you may be contacted by one of our consultants to discuss other potential opportunities that they think are well suited to your capabilities.
Pertemps are an equal opportunities employer and pride themselves on finding the best candidates on the market and we are very much looking forward to working with you and helping you find your next role!