Safeguarding Officer

In this vital role, you'll respond to safeguarding and wellbeing concerns, ensuring that learners are safe and secure both on and off campus. You'll lead proactive initiatives - from workshops to online resources - promoting safety across all strands of provision, including study programmes, apprenticeships, and higher education. You'll raise awareness of key issues such as Prevent, County Lines, CSE, and domestic violence, while contributing to the department's operational plan and the College's strategic goals. Working closely with staff, learners, and external agencies, you'll provide expert guidance, triage and record concerns, complete referrals, and maintain accurate safeguarding records - helping to create a college community where every learner can feel safe, supported, and ready to succeed.

Join Yeovil College and make a real difference. We're seeking a dedicated Safeguarding Officer to help protect and support our learners across the College on a part time, term time only basis. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive, fast-paced environment where your actions directly impact student safety, wellbeing, and success. Be part of a team that ensures every learner feels safe, valued, and ready to thrive.,

• Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people
• Proven experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including making and managing referrals to external agencies.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
• An excellent team player, demonstrating resilience and empathy
• Level 2 in English and Maths or equivalent
  
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• Actual Salary: £18,192 [FTE £27,594]
• Part time position, 30 hours per week, Term time only
• Generous pension scheme of 16.1% support employer contributions
• Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Employee assistance programme
• Free onsite gym
• Subsidised catering facilities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to free staff parking