Safeguarding Officer Dudley

Position: Safeguarding Officer

Location: Birmingham West Midlands

Contract Type: Full-Time / Long-Term

Start Date: Immediate / As Soon As Possible

We are partnering with a vibrant supportive school in the Birmingham area to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Safeguarding Officer. This is a crucial pastoral role dedicated to fostering a safe inclusive environment supporting vulnerable students and ensuring rigorous child protection standards are upheld across the school.

The successful candidate will work side-by-side with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to manage welfare concerns maintain precise records and collaborate closely with external agencies and Birmingham safeguarding partners.

• Child Protection: Serve as a reliable point of contact for safeguarding and welfare issues responding swiftly and appropriately to disclosures.

• Multi-Agency Working: Liaise effectively with Birmingham Childrens Trust local police and external support services to champion student welfare.

• Record Keeping: Maintain detailed secure and confidential safeguarding records in line with statutory requirements and school protocols.

• Student Advocacy: Provide a consistent reassuring presence for students needing guidance emotional support or early intervention.

• Staff Guidance: Assist the DSL in ensuring all staff remain vigilant and aligned with current statutory guidelines including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

• Experience: Previous professional experience in a safeguarding pastoral social work or youth welfare capacity within an educational or community setting.

• Knowledge: Sound understanding of UK statutory safeguarding frameworks (KCSIE) child protection procedures and data confidentiality.

• Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to handle delicate situations with empathy tact and complete discretion.

• Vetting: An enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or readiness to undergo clearance).

If you are passionate about student well-being and eager to make a lasting impact within a Birmingham school community please submit your updated CV or reach out to our team directly.