Safeguarding Officer

We are seeking a committed, knowledgeable, and proactive Safeguarding Officer to join our team on a part time basis. You will play a vital role in ensuring that children, young people and/or vulnerable adults who access our services are protected, supported, and safe.

In this role, you will act as a central point of expertise, providing clear and confident safeguarding guidance to staff. You will take the lead on accessing and monitoring concerns, supporting decision making, and supporting staff to ensure referrals are managed promptly and appropriately.

A key part of the role involves coordinating our internal Designated Safeguarding Officers (DSO) group, ensuring that colleagues across the organisation are supported, informed, and working consistently within policy and best practice. You will organise meetings, share updates, facilitate case discussions (as appropriate), and help to embed a positive safeguarding culture across all service areas.

You will also take responsibility for managing and overseeing internal safeguarding processes and systems, including updating the corporate safeguarding policy, ensuring all procedures are robust, up to date, and compliant. This includes monitoring the referral database, tracking actions, maintaining accurate records, and supporting continuous improvement across safeguarding workflows.

Additionally, you will lead the completion of safeguarding audits, analysing practice, identifying strengths and areas for development, and contributing to action plans that shape how our organisation meets its safeguarding responsibilities.

Crawley is a great place to work, with a thriving business district and excellent transport connections including nearby Gatwick Airport. We are based in our modern Town Hall which opened in 2023 and is located a short walk from the town centre and railway station.

Satisfactory standard clearance by the Disclosure & Barring Service will be a condition of employment. This is a part time post for 15 hours a week. The hours of work will be agreed with the line manager.

Employee benefits

We offer a generous employee benefits package, with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.

At Crawley Borough Council, you will have access to a structured programme of learning from day one, designed to help you succeed in your role and grow your career.