Safeguarding Support
Temporary | Contract
Location: the South West
Start date: November 2026
Are you experienced in safeguarding and keen to help keep learners safe and supported?
About the Role
You'll join a further education provider to support the day-to-day safeguarding of learners, working alongside the safeguarding and wider support teams to make sure concerns are picked up early and acted on properly.
You'll work with learners at varied stages of their studies, many of whom are vulnerable, and you'll be a trusted point of contact for staff raising a concern.
Your responsibilities will include:
Responding to safeguarding concerns and escalating them in line with policy and procedure.
Keeping accurate, confidential records of concerns, actions and outcomes.
Providing day-to-day support to vulnerable learners and signposting them to further help.
Working with teaching and support staff to put appropriate measures in place.
Liaising with external agencies and other professionals where required.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
Experience of safeguarding in an education, care or community setting
A clear understanding of safeguarding procedures and record keeping
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly
An Enhanced DBS, or a willingness to obtain one
Desirable (but not essential):
Experience of working with young adults in further education
Experience of liaising with external agencies
If you're ready to play a central part in keeping learners safe, we'd love to hear from you.