Safeguarding Administrator

We are looking for an organised, professional and compassionate Safeguarding Administrator to provide high-quality administrative support to our Safeguarding Team and Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring that our safeguarding records, processes and meetings are accurate, secure and well organised. This role is based at our main campus, but some travel across sites may be required. What you will be doing:

• Accurately inputting, updating and maintaining safeguarding information.
• Supporting the preparation of safeguarding reports, audits, data and quality assurance information.
• Preparing agendas, taking accurate minutes, maintaining action logs and securely circulating meeting documentation.
• Promptly referring information or correspondence requiring professional review to the appropriate safeguarding lead.
• Handling sensitive and confidential information professionally and in line with safeguarding procedures and data protection requirements.
• Maintaining accurate learner and citizen records.
• Providing support during audits, quality assurance work and the annual quality cycle.
• Providing administrative support across care services where required.
  
  Has experience of working in an office or administrative environment and is confident using databases and Microsoft Office.
• Has effective communication skills and can demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Is accurate and has a strong attention to detail and the ability to problem solve.
• Is organised and can confidently manage and prioritise a varied workload.
• Can work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates empathy and professionalism.
• Maintains strict confidentiality.
If you are a dependable administrator who combines accuracy and discretion with a compassionate, inclusive approach, we would be delighted to hear from you.,
• NVQ 2 in Business Admin and/or Customer Care or willing to work towards
• Level 2 English and Maths qualification or willing to work towards
  
  You can see more about what we do at Portland Charity by looking at the Who We Are and Choose Your Future pages on our website.
We will be required to carry out an enhanced with barred lists check for this role.
• Please note that we will not accept any applications submitted after the campaign has been closed.
Working at Portland Charity At Portland Charity, our learners, citizens and staff are at the heart of what we do. We are passionate about our vision that all people with disabilities will have a lifetime of opportunity, and you could help us to achieve that. Our priority for staff is to create an outstanding place to work where the rewards of a job well done can be seen in the faces of our learners and citizens. There are lots of great benefits to working at Portland Charity
• A rewarding career and working towards positive outcomes for our learners and citizens
• Enhanced holidays of 33 days per year when you join us (pro rata) and you are able to buy up to 10 additional days of holiday
• You are eligible for a Blue Light Card with access to lots of great discounts
• Free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking on site and access to a subsidised canteen with a variety of meal options (main campus only)
• Everyone has an opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills on the job through training, mentoring and qualifications.
• Free life assurance - your family will benefit from a payment of 4x your annual salary if the unthinkable should happen, Portland Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff. We expect all our staff to be aware of their responsibilities to protect learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff from abuse or harm and to promote Fundamental British Values.
  
  22.5 hours - Monday - Friday. Hours can be flexible, but Thursdays are required. Working hours can be discussed at interview.