Safeguarding Officer

West Suffolk College- Bury St Edmunds 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year - Permanent Salary: £26,703-£29,058per annum(Dependent on qualifications and experience) Actual salary: £21,915- £23,848perannum Weare seeking asafeguarding professionalwho is skilled in recognising and referring any safeguarding issues to the relevant service as needed. This role will involve liaising with the police or social services in relation to making a referral or providing support for the interviewing of students where a referral has been made. Candidates need to be able to understand contextualised safeguarding issues and take this information into account when making referrals. In addition, candidates will need tomonitorChildren in Care, Young Adult Carers or students with mental health conditionsliaisingwithcollege staff so that risks are well known. The role requires excellent communication, IT, and organisational skills.In this role you will liaise withlecturers, parents, and managers, coordinating resources to address safeguarding, PREVENT, and student welfare issues, including housing and financial advice. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of SEND, SEMH and an understanding of safeguarding procedures. Key responsibilities include conducting one-on-one sessions, managing student behaviour, and ensuringaccuraterecord-keeping. You will also work with vulnerable groups,monitorattendance, and refer safeguarding concerns as necessary, contributing to a supportive environment where students can thrive.