Safeguarding Officer

Can you demonstrate a strong understanding of safeguarding, mental health and wellbeing issues affecting post-16 learners? Are you experienced in responding to such issues and guiding young people through challenging situations? Are you passionate about supporting young people to thrive in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment? 

If you have answered YES to these questions then we want to hear from you!

Blackpool Sixth is a first-class college specialising in 16-19 education and we have an exciting opportunity for a Safeguarding Officer to join our Student Services team. This is a permanent, full time post working college staff term time only plus 5 days and could be perfect for you if you are calm under pressure and able to build strong, trusting relationships with our students.

In this vital role, you will take the lead in promoting a culture of safeguarding, wellbeing and positive behaviour across our college community. Working closely with students, staff, and external agencies, you will act as a case owner for safeguarding concerns and provide a visible and reassuring presence, supporting our young people to stay safe, engaged, and ready to learn.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a friendly and dedicated team with the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

A day in your new role could see you: 

• Acting as a case owner for safeguarding referrals, responding appropriately to all safeguarding concerns in line with college and local authority procedures,
• Being a visible, approachable presence around college; supporting students with empathy and calmness,
• Checking in with students who need extra support to stay safe, engaged and on track,
• Spotting concerns early and working closely with the safeguarding team to put support in place,
• Building strong relationships with students and staff to create a caring, respectful culture,
• Responding to incidents calmly and professionally,
• Keeping accurate records using college systems,
• Going home knowing you’ve helped someone feel safer, more supported, and ready to succeed.

If you are ready to be a champion for safeguarding and student wellbeing, and a friendly face when it matters most, then apply now and help contribute to making our college a place where every student feels safe, seen, and supported!

The benefits

Our people are extremely important to us and we are therefore delighted to provide the following benefits:-

• Cycle to work scheme for contracts over 12 months 
• Free use of the college gym
• Generous pension contributions
• Education specific learning and development 
• Free car parking
• Subsidised Costa Coffee on site and a wide range of catering outlets 
• An in house People & Wellbeing site with loads of self-help guidance
• Access to wellbeing and counselling services for you and your family
• Long service awards recognising loyalty and dedication
• 15 hours of gifted TOIL (pro-rata) to use for flexibility throughout the year 
• Family friendly policies to support our staff with parenting and caring responsibilities
• Wellbeing day with the full day off for all
• Be yourself; enjoy being part of a culture and community with different backgrounds, interests, faiths and lifestyles
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Equal Opportunities and Safer Recruitment Practices

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of a protected characteristic, or is disadvantaged by any conditions or any related individual requirements. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and all diverse groups. The college provides equality of access, services and care to everyone, regardless of people’s age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression or trans status, race, religion or belief or sexual orientation. 

All staff will be carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the college’s commitment to safeguarding. All posts, including volunteers, are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. All shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of any criminal record or information that will make them unsuitable to work with children. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn should any information come to light that has not been included in the self-declaration. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from regulated activity relevant to children, anyone caught doing so will be reported to the police immediately. Please note that we reserve the right to review your online presence in line with keeping children safe in education guidance.