Safeguarding Coordinator

Join a vibrant college committed to the success of our staff, learners, businesses and communities!Barking and Dagenham College have an exciting opportunity open for a Safeguarding Coordinator to join our Safeguarding team. You will join us on a full-time, 36 hpw, permanent contract and in return, we will offer a competitive salary of £35,286-£38,268 per annum inclusive of London Weighting.The Safeguarding Coordinator role:Reporting to the Head of Safeguarding and/or the Director of Student Welfare & Support (DSL), the Safeguarding Co-ordinator will be responsible for ensuring that operational tasks related to Safeguarding are performed to a high standard and within agreed timescales. The post holder will work closely with staff across the college, particularly the support and welfare team, to promote positive communications with external partners, and secure the best outcomes for studentsKey Responsibilities of the role:Provide a first point of contact for safeguarding enquiries

from staff, parents or professionalsImplement Barking and Dagenham Colleges safeguarding/child protection policy and proceduresAct as a Safeguarding Officer and maintain a caseload of safeguarding referralsInitiate and refer students to outside agencies and co-ordinate referralsProvide professional support, guidance, and advice to staff on safeguarding issues to ensure staff follow due process as per BDC policies and proceduresOur ideal Safeguarding Coordinator should have the following qualifications, skills and experience:Have, or be willing to undertake, Designated Safeguarding Lead qualificationEnglish and Maths qualifications at level 2 or aboveExperience of working within a safeguarding role /prevent duty role and responding to safeguarding issuesExperience of working in an education environmentExperience of complex case management Able to exhibit a high level of communication, interpersonal and presentation skills and can liaise and work collaboratively with professionals
from other agencies, managers, and key service stakeholdersAbility to manage a complex workload including competing priorities, achieve targets and respond quickly and flexibly to changing needs and demandsIf you are passionate about success and can do the above, then we want to hear from you! Closing date for applications: 5th November 2026