Safeguarding Officer - £26,250 - £30,000 A Year
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Job Description Location: Crewe - Travelling across sites Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £26,250 + Car Allowance (Total package: £30,000) We’re expanding our team due to a growing number of learners with increasing social, emotional, and mental health needs.
As a result, we’re looking for a dedicated Safeguarding Officer to provide proactive, front-line safeguarding and welfare support across our Study Programme sites. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with the right experience, values, and practical safeguarding background — formal qualifications are welcomed but not essential.
About the Learners You’ll be supporting a diverse cohort of 16–18 year olds and adult learners (19+), many of whom present with: High levels of vulnerability Mental health needs SEND requirements Drug/alcohol misuse concerns Self-harm or risk indicators Study Programme groups typically include 12–14 learners per class with a Tutor and LSA, totalling around 90 learners onsite (not always attending at the same time).
Some 1:1 work will also be part of the role. Key Responsibilities Act as the first point of contact for safeguarding and welfare concerns. Manage low and medium-risk safeguarding cases, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead with complex or high-risk concerns where required. Complete welfare checks, monitoring actions and maintaining the safety and wellbeing of learners. Keep clear, accurate, confidential safeguarding records in line with policy and legislation.
Work collaboratively with Tutors, LSAs, Managers, parents/carers, and external agencies. Deliver safeguarding briefings or awareness sessions to staff and learners. Experience