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We are currently looking for an exceptional Safeguarding Officer to join our expanding team. The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We have an opportunity for a Safeguarding Officer to join our very busy team! The organisation has a strong safeguarding ethos promoting the overall safety, safeguarding and welfare of all of our members. Our safeguarding team operates centrally in London where we are responsible for providing support, advice and guidance to our volunteers relating on all safeguarding matters across the UK.
Job Responsibility
Support, guide and coach SCC volunteers to implement a local response to safeguarding concerns
Effective and skilful management of an allocated caseload
Lead professional - Allegation Management
Action referrals to statutory agencies e.g. Local Authority Designated Officer, Police, Children's Services, Social Care or equivalent across the UK (including DBS, PVGS)
Requirements
Experience of the voluntary youth or community sector or other relevant professional field
Direct practice experience of working with children & young people in a safeguarding context
Excellent knowledge of the principles and practices of Early Help
Experience and knowledge of statutory requirements, and best practice guidance, relating to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk
Ability to work effectively and respond appropriately in challenging circumstances
A flexible approach to work and working patterns
What we offer
25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata for part time employees, increasing with length of service
Hybrid working for many roles
Volunteering Leave
Life assurance (4x salary)
Private medical insurance
Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
Cycle to work scheme
Access to the Marine Society Digital Library
Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
Employee development with an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities