Safeguarding Caseworker

DN Colleges are recruiting a Safeguarding Caseworker to support students and apprentices within the context of Child Protection, Safeguarding, and Prevent. You will act as a central point of contact for internal and external individuals and agencies, providing advice, support, and guidance.

This post is full-time (35.5 hours), working term time only - 38 weeks per year. Pro rata salary - £22,939.39 - £25,010.82

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Students and Apprentices: Provide support across the college community in line with Safeguarding, Child Protection, and Prevent legislation.
• Manage Referrals: Handle referrals to external services as required and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with Agencies: Attend and contribute to external agency meetings and work with local safeguarding partnerships.
• Training and Development: Support and deliver CPD within the context of Child Protection, Safeguarding, and Prevent. Participate in personal development and training.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualifications: Degree-level qualification or equivalent, or significant recent experience specific to the role.
• Experience: Working in an educational setting or similar position, maintaining accurate records, and managing complex referrals.
• Skills: Proficient in Office 365, understanding of statutory agencies’ roles, and knowledge of local and national services for safeguarding.
• Personal Qualities: Strong interpersonal skills, commitment to student success, ability to work autonomously, and commitment to continuous professional development.

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As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates.  Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Closing date: 6th January

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally