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We are looking for an Assistant Safeguarding Manager to join our team. This is a 35 hours per week, term time only, permanent role offering a salary of £29,543 to £32,280 per annum. At Wirral Metropolitan College our purpose is to provide inclusive, highest – quality education and training opportunities to meet the aspirations of students and the need of the local community. To achieve our purpose, we live our values; We are Ambitious, We are Resilient, We are Inclusive, We are Empowering, We are Accountable.
Job Responsibility:
Respond promptly to safeguarding disclosures and concerns, ensuring appropriate action, referrals and protective measures are taken
Manage safeguarding support for a designated caseload of vulnerable students, particularly those who are known or previously known to social care
Monitor and support the educational progress, engagement and wellbeing of students who are currently or have previously been open to social care, ensuring appropriate interventions are in place
Act as lead professional for safeguarding matters relating to Children Looked After and Care Leavers, coordinating support and educational planning with relevant agencies
Requirements:
Level 5 professional or management qualification or commitment to obtain
Minimum of GCSE grade A-C in English and Maths, or equivalent
Direct experience of ‘safeguarding’ in a setting of children, young people, vulnerable adults and/or Children Looked After
Direct experience of multi-agency working
Good working knowledge of statutory requirements, guidance and good practice concerning ‘safeguarding’
Knowledge of policies, protocols and procedures relevant to key ‘safeguarding’ agencies e.g. Social Services, police, probation/offending
What we offer:
Outstanding facilities in state of-the-art environments
Enhanced annual leave entitlement
Enhanced family friendly policies and leave
DBS checks completed and paid for by the employer
Company is committed to CPD
Flexible approach to work
Pension contribution rates currently at 20.8%
Access to free car parking (subject to availability)