Safeguarding Support Officer Apprenticeship

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 academy’s 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 pupil's 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.

Website: https://www.oasisacademyskinnerstreet.org/

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