Safeguarding Support Officer Apprenticeship
Safeguarding Support Officer Apprenticeship
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Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Safeguarding Support Officer Apprentice to join our team at Oasis Academy Skinner Street. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual passionate about supporting the safety and well-being of children and looking to develop a career in safeguarding.
Working week
Monday to Friday (term time only)
25 hours per week total
Daily hours to be confirmed
Wage
8.55 per hour
Wage rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19
Qualification
Safeguarding Officer level 3
Duration 24 Months
Training Provider: LMP Education
Duties and Responsibilities
As a Safeguarding Support Officer Apprentice your primary duties will include:
- Attendance Review: Monitoring Attendance of pupils and ensuring that the academys policy and procedures for attendance are followed referrals made and liaison with the safeguarding team and external agencies.
- First Point of Contact: Act as the first responder for safeguarding concerns conducting initial risk assessments triaging concerns and determining the most appropriate steps forward under the guidance of the DSL.
- Preventative Safeguarding: Identify early signs of abuse or neglect and advocate for timely interventions to protect students.
- Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work effectively with external organisations such as child protection services healthcare providers and other relevant agencies to support informed and timely safeguarding decisions.
- Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of concerns advice and actions taken ensuring that information is securely stored and shared according to both school and national safeguarding policies.
- Support Staff and Volunteers: Assist school staff in identifying safeguarding concerns and applying best practices helping them develop professional curiosity and confidence in raising safeguarding issues.
- Promote Wellbeing: Advocate for students welfare considering their views backgrounds and personal circumstances in all safeguarding actions and decisions.
- Knowledge Development: Stay updated on key legislation referral pathways and national safeguarding protocols.
Qualifications and Skills
- GCSE in English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)
- A passion for working with children and ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Commitment to personal and professional development.
- Willingness to undergo relevant safeguarding and child protection training.
About the employer
At Oasis Skinner Street we believe that it is every pupils entitlement to an outstanding education. We expect all our teachers to strive to be outstanding. We are committed to the Oasis Charter and the values and beliefs expressed its ethos and outcomes: We are motivated by the life message and example of Jesus Christ Learning achievement personal fulfilment and good citizenship are at the heart of all that we do We serve our children young people families and local communities with love optimism enthusiasm and integrity.
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Employment Type
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