Child Safeguarding Officer Jobs in Home Based
Summary
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
As Safeguarding Lead, you will implement the model with a designated group of dioceses and cathedrals on a pilot basis. Subsequently, you will support the roll-out of the model across the Church to onboard dioceses and cathedrals that were not involved in the pilot. You will also provide the ongoing support to a specific group of dioceses and cathedrals.
Northern Region Safeguarding Lead (hybrid work arrangement) You will work with individual dioceses and cathedrals in the North of England. This role offers hybrid working options, working from home and from our office in Central London. This group of dioceses and cathedrals for the pilot includes Blackburn Cathedral, York Minster, the diocese of Newcastle, and both the Cathedral and diocese of Lincoln.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Working in partnership with a group of dioceses and cathedrals, the roles are responsible for co-ordinating and leading the operational implementation of the four work streams which comprise the overall IICSA Recommendations 1 & 8 and Regional Model Pilot Project:
1. IICSA Recommendation 1: the introduction and operation of the DSO (Diocese Safeguarding Officer) and the CSO (Cathedral Safeguarding Officer) roles, including the wider system changes required.
This will include the professional supervision and quality assurance of the work of the DSO/CSO roles, which will include:
Advice and guidance on individual cases and safeguarding-related situations and developments
Encouragement of curiosity about different hypotheses for understanding cases and safeguarding situations
Reflection on self, exploring what influences the CSO/DSO's perspectives and what impact safeguarding situations have on the CSO/DSO
Analysis, making connections with relevant research findings and theory
Quality assuring the work of the CSO/DSO, providing feedback and identifying professional development and support needs
[NB: A model of professional supervision has been selected and the Safeguarding Leads will be trained in the model].
2. Regional support model / Northern Region
For Regional Safeguarding Leads:
Development and piloting of a regional model of support
This will involve working with a cluster of dioceses and cathedrals collectively to enhance positive outcomes through, for example:
Joint working, sharing of resources and other mutual support arrangements
Joint commissioning of specific services
Peer auditing
Development of survivor engagement arrangements
Sharing of best practice
Group as well as individual supervision
Strengthening connections with other Church bodies and relevant services in the region
For Northern Safeguarding Leads:
Development and piloting of forms of support customised to the needs of individual dioceses and cathedrals
The Safeguarding Lead will be expected to promote creative approaches to practice development to achieve good safeguarding outcomes.
3. Quality Assurance development
Working with the Research and Evaluation Lead roles in the NST to support dioceses and cathedrals with the introduction and further development of the Church's draft national safeguarding standards and quality assurance framework. This will include contributing to the design of the independent auditing arrangements as required by IICSA Recommendation 8.
4. The safeguarding function and resource assessment
Clarifying the range of the safeguarding responsibilities of dioceses and cathedrals, what this means for different roles, and the structure and skill sets required for diocesan and cathedral safeguarding services. From this, developing an objective methodology for determining the resources that dioceses and cathedrals need to deliver safeguarding to a good standard.
5. Relationships with internal stakeholders in dioceses and cathedrals
The Safeguarding Lead will establish effective relationships with key stakeholders within the dioceses and cathedrals they are working with - in particular, their senior leadership teams and Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panels or equivalent in cathedrals. This will include providing evidence-based feedback in respect of the quality and capacity of safeguarding functions within the diocese and/or cathedral. This will highlight areas of strength, as well as areas needing development, including systemic vulnerabilities.
6. Relationship with external stakeholders
The Leadership teams of dioceses and cathedrals are responsible for the development of effective partnerships with external statutory and non-statutory bodies. The Safeguarding Lead will support the leadership teams within dioceses and cathedrals in the strengthening of relations with statutory and non-statutory organisations where necessary, including providing help to identify and remove obstacles to effective partnership working.
The roles will evolve during the course of the pilot stage.
Essential
Skills/Aptitudes:
Able to apply safeguarding theory and good practice models in a way that delivers positive outcomes for children and / or vulnerable adults
Able to identify and assess risk, and to develop plans which keep people safe and promote positive well-being
Able to work collaboratively to influence improvements to safeguarding practice
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, engaging diverse stakeholders with authenticity and expertise
Able to build effective relationships with victims, survivors and alleged perpetrators in safeguarding situations and to use the relationships to keep people safe and promote well-being
Able to quality assure safeguarding practice and organisational change
Able to hold a position of authority and lead by example Able to develop the professional potential of individuals
Able to provide feedback and hold difficult conversations
Able to mediate and resolve different perspectives
Able to develop new ways of working for an organisation
Knowledge/Experience:
Case worker lead responsibility in cases involving the protection and safeguarding of children and / or vulnerable adults
Up-to-date knowledge of research and evidence-based practice models relevant to safeguarding
Experience of providing professional supervision in respect of safeguarding
Proven experience working at a strategic level, at least at middle management level, influencing decision-making and implementation
Expertise of working with and engaging victims and survivors Leading organisational change and development, including cultural change and creative practice development, that results in improved outcomes for relevant stakeholders
Working with statutory and non-statutory organisations in managing safeguarding allegations and assessing risk
Understanding of the aims, nature and structure of the Church of England
Personal Attributes:
Able to inspire trust, confidence and commitment of others
Personal authority, gravitas and confidence, able to influence and persuade at all levels and with a range of stakeholders
Expert in valuing and managing relationships with others as the means of delivering change; emotionally intelligent
Politically astute - understanding, and managing successfully, organisational politics Principled - strong value base and commitment to doing the right thing
Brave - willing to challenge others (including those with power) constructively
Good understanding of self; understands how their personal history, life experiences and characteristics inform how they understand and respond to safeguarding situations
Self-reflexive - welcomes feedback from others
Personal resilience - working effectively in a pressured environment and under scrutiny Can-do approach to leadership and change - clear vision, engages people, able to overcome obstacles, finds solutions, remains optimistic
Proven ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and work sensitively around those affected by safeguarding issues
Strong commitment to equality and diversity
In sympathy with the aims of the Church of England
Education / Professional qualifications
Relevant professional qualification (e.g. social work or probation qualification), or equivalent experience relevant to safeguarding.
Circumstances:
This role will include extensive national travel and the possibility that the locations you supervise may change as the pilot progresses into business as usual.
- A salary of £66,186 per annum plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of salary.
- 30 days annual leave plus three additional days
- Flexible working hours and location, with an expectation of just 1-2 days per week in our office in Westminster
- Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies
We are seeking a new Chief Executive to steer CDI through the next stage of our journey.
We are a team of creative, committed colleagues dedicated to improving emotional health and challenging social injustice wherever & whenever we can and with whatever resources we have to hand.
“CDI is an amazing organisation to work for. The workforce is as diverse as it is talented, bonded by a commitment to listen to the children, young people and families in Croydon and provide meaningful support to inspire self-empowerment, solution-finding and fulfilment.”
CDI Staff member
In this role, you will lead CDI across all its functions to ensure the successful deployment, development and long-term sustainability of our early intervention and prevention support services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Fundraising & HR Support Officer
Reporting To: Fundraising & People Team Leader
Salary: £25,307 – £29,634
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Alder Hey Children’s Charity (based within the hospital), Liverpool
Application Deadline: Sunday 28th April 2024
Interviews: Thursday 9th May 2024
Job Purpose:
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of the Charity operations. This role is the first point of contact for supporters and requires outstanding customer care/ donor stewardship skills. The post holder is expected to foster excellent working relationships with all members of the Charity team, donors – both existing and potential – and Trust staff. This role will provide support to the fundraising team and with HR processing for the Charity, whilst also supporting with our hospital and online shop.
Main Duties/Tasks
Fundraising & Office duties
Undertake day to day administrative tasks as directed by the Fundraising & People Team Leader and Senior Team, including the preparation of letters, reports and memos, ensuring the work is of a high standard, professional and accurate. Adhering to sensitive information protocols and keeping sensitive information confidential.
Deal with all incoming telephone enquiries in a professional and helpful capacity and direct all incoming calls correctly and take accurate messages. Adhere to any confidential or sensitive information protocols.
Contribute to the efficient running of the public Charity office by receiving all donors and visitors in a welcoming and friendly manner.
Provide excellent customer care/ donor stewardship in all interactions with donors.
Manage the mail, ensuring it is opened, distributed and any donor correspondence is responded to in a timely manner.
Process donations in line with established receipting procedures.
Adhere to audit procedures and liaise with the Charity’s auditors.
Carrying out filing in line with office procedures and ensuring the safe storage and archiving of documents/records on a regular basis.
Provide support to the senior management team, including organising and scheduling meetings and room bookings.
Undertake banking procedures and ensure donations are accurately recorded and banked.
Hospital & Online Shop
Process online orders for the shop in a timely manner.
Run regular reports for the Fundraising & People Team Leader relating to online sales.
Support the management of the online and hospital shop, ensuring they are stocked, and products are displayed in the best way.
Provide good customer service within the shop inside the hospital Atrium.
Cash up the till, ensuring sales are correctly recorded and takings are passed through for banking.
Database support
Process donations on the CRM database, liaising with fundraising teams to ensure this is recorded correctly, including from online platforms.
Produce analytical reports from the fundraising database system, for audit purposes.
HR support
Provide HR administrative support within the areas of:
· Recruitment, including coordinating the recruitment process and the induction of new starters;
· Ensuring all staff have a DBS in line with the Trust requirements;
· Administration of staff annual leave allowance and absence reporting;
· Creating staff correspondence letters, including pay award, furlough or other required communication; and
· Attending and minuting HR meetings where required.
Other Duties
Be an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with the core values of the organisation.
Be an active and supportive member of the Alder Hey Children’s Charity team, contributing to the team’s development and working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers. Attend and support on events run by the fundraising teams where required.
Any other reasonable duties as required by your line manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
· Experience of efficiently managing and delivering a demanding and varied workload.
· Proven track record of handling cash and working with tight protocols around audits and procedures.
· Strong track record of customer relations.
Desirable
· Experience of working at a charity.
· Experience of using a CRM system or database.
· Experience of working with Shopify or other online sales platforms.
· HR experience or qualifications.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
· Commitment to principles of equality, diversity and collaborative working.
· Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written across a range of audiences.
· Ability to build strong working relationships.
· Self-motivated and positive attitude with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise in a busy environment.
· Ability to work in a logical and organised manner.
· Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently.
· Understand the necessity of dealing carefully and within data protection legislation, with confidential matters, including handling both personal and business critical information.
· Excellent IT skills including Microsoft packages, especially advanced use of Microsoft Excel.
Additional requirements
Essential
· Strong interest in working for a children’s health charity.
· An understanding of and commitment to the values of Alder Hey Children’s Charity.
· Willingness to get involved with activities across the Charity.
Desirable
· Willingness to occasionally work outside of normal office hours.
Note: This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification as required by the needs of Alder Hey Children's Charity.
The charity is currently conducting a four-day working week trial, due to end on 30th September 2024. This means that, for example, staff previously working 37.5 hours a week are now working 30 hours a week to enable a four-day working week. The trial is monitoring the benefits of a four-day working week against productivity. We are confident that by embracing a more flexible and balanced approach to work, we can continue to create a thriving and fulfilling work environment while driving growth and success for our charity. A decision will be made before the 30th September 2024 to agree the next steps, based on an assessment of the trial period; the four day working week trial may be ended, extended or adopted permanently.
Our Values
Here at Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide the way in which we work. By being courageous, working together, being passionate about our work, and making sure that we are creative in what we do, helps us to deliver the support necessary so that our Hospital can continue to deliver the very best care for our young patients and their families. Our values are:
Courage: we try new things and take risks to innovate and drive forward new ideas. We have the courage to speak up and take a stance. We are accountable, responsive and responsible. We are unstoppable.
Together: we work together as one team, sharing our knowledge and learning. We work in partnership with patients, families, supporters and colleagues. We are respectful, celebrate diversity and empower each other to achieve our aims.
Passion: we are passionate about what we do and why we do it. We work together to share and grow. We inspire others.
Magical: we are fun, creative and child led. We create special moments, provide little extras and go further for our brave young patients.
Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make every endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments for applicants who require assistance in carrying out their duties due to a disability. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to equal opportunities and positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The post holder may be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
INTRODUCTION TO GIRLS NOT BRIDES
Girls Not Brides is the only global organisation uniquely focused on creating and sustaining a worldwide movement to end child, early and forced marriage and unions (CEFMU) and ensuring that this movement leads to tangible change for the girls at risk or affected by the practice. We are a network of more than 1,400 civil society organisations in over 100 countries working in partnership to end child marriage.
Our vision is a world without child marriage where girls and women enjoy equal status with boys and men and can achieve their full potential in all aspects of their lives. Our vision challenges deeply embedded social norms that harm the lives of girls, women, and their communities.
INTRODUCTION TO THE ROLE
Girls Not Brides is seeking an experienced digital communications professional to manage the Girls Not Brides website in English, French and Spanish, including website development, maintenance, continuous improvement planning, infrastructure, architecture, and user journey. You will be responsible for implementing a website improvement project and a new members area. This role will also be responsible for developing and producing performance data, evaluation, and reporting across our digital channels. We are looking for someone who has a passion for managing websites, using data to improve performance and engagement, and using digital platforms to drive movements. The successful applicant will support across our digital channels. This role sits in the Communications Team and reports to the Communications Manager. You will work closely with external website developers to deliver a website that showcases Girls Not Brides and our role as the global movement to end child marriage.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Girls Not Brides website (70%)
- Lead the development and implementation of the website improvement strategy and project plan, with support from the Communications Manager.
- Recommend and manage changes to the website architecture, front-end design, features, integrations, and user-journey improvements.
- Manage the day-to-day of activity of Girls Not Brides website, including uploading content in 3 languages (English, French and Spanish), optimising content for web, updating static pages when needed, and recommending updates and upgrades to the CMS.
- Responsible for managing website projects, including the upgrade, update and support and maintenance pipeline, as well as larger-scale changes to website functionality and architecture, managing external contractors to produce the work required on time and within budget.
- Research and implementing best-practices for search engine optimisation (SEO) across website copy and architecture.
- Produce and manage a clear, well-documented approach to web analytics, producing regular reports, monitoring user behaviour and website traffic, carrying out benchmarking, identifying KPIs and providing actionable insights.
- Support content writing for the website, including writing website copy and blog posts.
- Collaborate with the learning team in development of knowledge and learning hub.
- Collaborate with the member engagement team to improve member journey and offering.
Digital channel evaluation and reporting (20%)
- Set-up, maintain, and manage website analytics using the Google suite.
- Monitor and evaluate website success, including functionality, engagement, and traffic, producing regular reports, and providing recommendations.
- Monitor and evaluate the success of other digital channels, including social media and email marketing, producing regular reports, and providing recommendations.
- Monitor, evaluate and improve compliance of the website, including GDPR and accessibility best practices.
Digital communications support (10%)
- Lead communications digital knowledge management activity, including internal file systems, and asset management.
- Manage the email pipeline and support email marketing, including copywriting and content generation for regular newsletters, making recommendations to improve engagement.
- Make recommendations for our digital tools, ensuring they are fit for purpose and follow the latest trends and best practice.
- Support digital storytelling, digital content writing, and social media campaigns as required.
Wider Organisational Responsibilities
- Commit to the mission and vision of Girls Not Brides, putting these at the forefront of all planning, work and actions.
- Uphold the core values of Girls Not Brides in all areas of work and interactions with colleagues, members, partners, and other stakeholders.
- Comply with Girls Not Brides’ policies and processes, with note for safeguarding, diversity and inclusion, the code of conduct and data protection.
- Ensure that internal databases and monitoring information are kept fully up to date.
- Commit to ongoing personal development and learning.
- Fulfil any other reasonable requests for the advancement of Girls Not Brides.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential experience
- Significant professional experience in a similar level role, ideally in the not-for-profit sector, an international/intergovernmental organisation, a social movement, research centre, or social enterprise.
- Significant professional experience in developing and implementing website improvement strategies and coordinating large website development project plans.
- Significant professional experience in website management, including planning, implementing, monitoring, and upgrading content, architecture, and features.
- Significant professional experience in developing and implementing evaluation and reporting for website, email marketing and social media channels.
- Experience in managing complex projects and workflows.
- Experience in applying best practices in Search Engine Optimisation (SEO).
- Experience in writing and developing content for websites.
- Experience in liaising with and managing external contractors, particularly website developers.
- Experience of working across other digital channels, including email, social media and other digital storytelling platforms.
Essential skills and knowledge
- Expert knowledge of using content management systems (CMS) to manage websites, ideally with experience of using Wagtail.
- Expert understanding of the Google Suite for website analysis, including Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Google Looker Studio.
- Understanding of website wireframing and design software, ideally Figma.
- Skilled at using 3rd party social media and email marketing analytics tools to generate reports and insights.
- Knowledge of relevant regulations for website compliance, including GDPR and data protection, and accessibility best practices for website.
- Knowledge of SEO best practices, and skilled use of tools to support data generation and implementation.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent organisation skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Essential values and attributes
- Strong commitment to the mission and values of Girls Not Brides and our vision in relation to addressing child marriage and gender justice.
- Team player spirit, proactive and able to confidently take initiative and make appropriate decisions.
- Willingness to work flexibly and regularly travel internationally, as necessary.
Desirable
- Understanding of and experience using Adobe Creative Suite
- Able to speak a second language, ideally French, Spanish, or Portuguese.
- Understanding of HTML and CSS
Safeguarding
Girls Not Brides is committed to safeguarding all children, young people, and adults at risk with whom our staff and representatives work and interface. Any employment with Girls Not Brides may be subject to the satisfactory completion of a background check and a criminal records check, which can include but is not limited to: an overseas police record check, a Disclosure and Barring Service Check (for those based in the UK) or an International Criminal Record Check (if applicable).
Diversity at Girls Not Brides
Girls Not Brides is an equal opportunities employer. We embrace diversity, equal opportunity, and inclusion in a serious way. We are committed to building a staff body that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
How to apply
Girls Not Brides is an equal opportunities employer. We embrace diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion in a serious way. We are committed to building a staff body that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
· The closing date for this role is 23:59 GMT on 21 April 2024.
To apply, please click on the ‘Apply now’ button on the job page on our website and submit your CV and a brief cover letter clearly demonstrating how you meet the criteria.
We regret that due to the large number of applications anticipated, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. candidate
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Rose Voucher Project Officer, Southwark Rose Vouchers for Fruit and Veg Project
The Rose Vouchers for Fruit & Veg Project in Southwark has been successfully supporting families with young children to ensure fruit and vegetables are a part of their everyday diet since 2018. As we enter the seventh year of the project, we are now looking for a new member of staff to join the 1st Place Rose Voucher Project team and support our work in delivering the project, while measuring its wider impact on families. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience of working in a community setting and an understanding of impact and evaluation to take on a key role in the project, involving ongoing interaction with families and professionals.
Job Summary
As Rose Voucher Project Officer, you will be working alongside the Southwark Rose Voucher Project Lead to forward the development of the Rose Voucher Project in Southwark. Your key areas of responsibility will be registering new families onto the Rose Voucher Project, overseeing the two Rose Voucher distribution sessions which take place at both our centres, supported by our dedicated Rose Voucher volunteers, and coordinating and supporting the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the Project. You will also provide support to our network of other Rose Voucher distribution centres in Southwark to ensure they are working in a coordinated way and according to agreed processes.
You will be a motivated individual, with excellent written and communication skills, and proven experience of working in a community setting where service users are valued, listened to and respected. Previous experience working with and signposting families is essential to ensure that our Rose Voucher families are aware of the many services and activities available to support and increase their health and wellbeing. The Rose Vouchers Project is an integral part of the wider Family Hub team at 1st Place, so you will be working in a busy environment, with colleagues who are all as committed to providing a friendly service and positive experience for families as you are.
Closing Date: 23rd April 2024
Interviews: 29th April 2024
We value equality and diversity in our organisation, and are striving to build a workforce reflective of the communities we work in. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Key information
Closing date: 12pm, Thursday 4 April 2024
£65,000 per annum
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Permanent Contract
Based in London, SW1P
Interviews: First Round: 11 April 2024
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? Do you have a passion for protecting the vulnerable and ensuring a safe environment for all? If so, we invite you to join our team as our Head of Safeguarding within the Diocese of Westminster.
What you’ll be doing
As our Head of Safeguarding, you’ll play a crucial role in leading and managing our Safeguarding Service. You’ll be at the forefront of promoting best practices, implementing policies, and ensuring accountability across the Diocese. Your work will involve supporting our staff, advising our committees, and collaborating with external partners to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding.
Additionally, you will also be responsible for;
- Providing expert advice and guidance to internal stakeholders, committees, and external partners on safeguarding matters.
- Managing and support staff within the Safeguarding Service, including recruitment, training, supervision, and performance management.
- Overseeing the coordination of safeguarding activities across the Diocese, including case management, risk assessment, and reporting.
- Collaborating with statutory authorities, agencies, and community organizations to promote effective safeguarding practices and partnership working.
- Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of safeguarding initiatives, identifying areas for improvement and implementing quality assurance measures.
- Ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and maintain accurate records of safeguarding incidents and interventions.
- Representing the Diocese at relevant forums, conferences, and events, advocating for best practice in safeguarding.
This means there’s lots to get involved in – and to be excited about.
What we’re looking for
We’re seeking individuals who are passionate, empathetic and committed to safeguarding from a social work, law enforcement or other relevant background. You don’t need to have all the answers, but you should have a willingness to learn and grow. Whether you come from a social work background, law enforcement, or another field, if you have a heart for protecting others, we want to hear from you.
The key personal specifications we are looking for in our successful candidate are;
- Compassionate and empathetic approach to working with vulnerable individuals.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse stakeholders.
- Ethical and principled, with a commitment to upholding the highest standards of safeguarding.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, while also demonstrating initiative and autonomy.
- Resilient and adaptable, able to navigate challenging situations with professionalism and composure.
- Commitment to ongoing learning and development in the field of safeguarding.
We welcome applications from those with a Catholic faith, those of other faiths, or none. What we require above all else is that you respect the values we share to help others and support decent and dignified work for all without prejudice.
Why Join Us?
Meaningful Work: Every day, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.
Supportive Environment: We value collaboration, empathy, and respect. You’ll be part of a supportive team where your ideas are heard and your contributions are valued.
Continuous Learning: We are committed to your professional development. You’ll have access to training, resources, and opportunities to grow in your role.
Positive Impact: By joining us, you’ll be contributing to a safer, healthier community where everyone can thrive.
Who are we?
We are the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster, a faith-based charity with offices close to Victoria Train and Underground Station and just a short walk from St James Park and Westminster Underground stations.
At the Diocese of Westminster, we believe in the power of community and the importance of safeguarding every member. We’re not only a charity we are home to the Archbishop of Westminster (Cardinal Vincent Nichols) & our beautiful Westminster Cathedral. We are one of the leading Catholic dioceses in the country, delivering our charitable mission through our network of 208 schools in which over 90,000 pupils attend daily, 212 parishes and several hundred social justice initiatives. We seek to positively impact the lives of all members of society.
Our core values are Competence, Reliability, Honesty, Perseverance & Love.
Our values are at the centre of everything we do and as such we are looking for a Head of Safeguarding who is able to clearly demonstrate and evidence them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced Safeguarding Officer. The post holder will have a relevant professional qualification and be able to demonstrate a proven track record of direct safeguarding practice with vulnerable adults or children or both. The successful applicant will be expected to provide effective leadership across the District to promote a culture of safeguarding, whilst supporting survivors of abuse. Working with partners from the Church’s Learning Network, the post holder will be expected to contribute to the planning and delivery of the District’s safeguarding training programme.
The post holder will be expected to be appreciative of and receptive to operating within the aims of the Methodist Church.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Assistant Safeguarding Officer to join our amazing team.
Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (with hybrid working)
Salary: £32,553 per annum Band E, Level 3 (inclusive of Outer London Weighting)
Term: Permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.
About the Assistant Safeguarding Officer Role:
As our Assistant Safeguarding Officer, you will be responsible for managing a caseload and giving support and advice to local volunteer managers in responding to concerns or complaints affecting the safety and welfare of young people; for progressing some safeguarding concerns and making the necessary referrals to statutory agencies where required. The Assistant Safeguarding Officer will work with Safeguarding Officers, and be supported and supervised by Safeguarding Managers.
What we are looking for in our Assistant Safeguarding Officer:
- Relevant experience and/or professional qualification in safeguarding/child protection/child welfare or related field
- Knowledge of the Scout Movement or similar youth organisations
- An understanding and acceptance of fundamental values of Scouting
- Knowledge of the Disclosure Bodies’ processes
- Experience of making referrals to and engaging with statutory agencies
- Experience of communicating with parents and carers regarding complex situations
- The ability to undertake risk assessments
Key responsibilities as our Assistant Safeguarding Officer:
- Assessing welfare concerns affecting young people in Scouts, including ‘children in need’: bullying, self-harm, and other welfare concerns
- Taking necessary action to appropriately address welfare concerns including, informing and advising the parents/carers of children subject to referrals
- Assessing lower threshold safeguarding referrals, including conduct and suitability issues
- Making referrals to statutory or professional agencies in respect of allegations and concerns affecting young people and adult members in Scouting
- Contacting statutory agencies to gain updates and outcomes of their enquiries, to allow Safeguarding Officers to proceed with safeguarding matters and allegations. Share Scouting updates with statutory agencies
- Operating within UK legislation and statutory guidance in relation to young people within Scouts, and adults who hold a Position of Trust
- Providing support and guidance to Scout volunteer managers to enable them to implement a local response to welfare concerns and allegations regarding adults and young people in Scouting, including supporting the suspension process where appropriate
As our Assistant Safeguarding Officer in return, we offer you:
- Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
- Be proud to say you’re part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)
- Plenty of opportunity for learning and development
- 28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two years
- Four extra days to look after your family when they need you
- Three extra days over Christmas
We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Flexible working hours
- Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits
- Study and volunteer leave
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click ‘Apply’ now!
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm Thursday 4th April 2024
Interviews will be held in-person at Gilwell Park on Tuesday 18th April 2024
The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.
Strictly no agencies.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Purpose of the Job
To strategically lead and manage our existing CYP services that range from being both clinical and non clinical (Mental Health Support Teams in Schools, Circle crisis prevention café for children and young people, Whole School Approach, Be Kind to Your Mind). To develop and grow a portfolio of children and young people’s mental health services.
The role will lead, manage and oversee the Youth Services team and a range of projects that support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.
You can download a PDF of the job description for this role at the bottom of the page.
Growth and Development
- To lead, develop and maintain the strategy, business plan and budget for Youth Services.
- To lead on service development through the identification of unmet needs, local priorities and project opportunities and the development of proposals and bids.
- To work closely with the CEO and Head of Business Development on potential new funded projects, writing or inputting into proposal/bids.
- To support the development of outreach and communications materials about services and impact.
Lead on Projects
- To provide overall leadership and oversight for project contracts.
- To oversee the implementation of needs assessments and data analysis to ensure that services are relevant to the needs of stakeholders and meet identified service gaps.
- To ensure that KPIs for all projects are met and have continuous oversight of this and any improvement actions that need to be taken.
- To lead and oversee effective monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) systems (both qualitative and quantitative) evidence base are in place, monitoring key outcomes of the service and produce quality reports.
- To oversee and ensure evidence of key outcomes are in place and inform improving quality programme delivery and service development.
- To lead and oversee reporting to funders (and other stakeholders where required) in a timely manner.
- Provide guidance and expertise to staff.
- Any other reasonable ad hoc tasks as requested by CEO and in line with the needs of the service.
Partnership Working
- To develop excellent working relationships with commissioners, potential commissioners, partners across North-West London.
- To lead on providing the oversight for partner SLAs and contracts.
- To ensure in contracts where HFEH Mind is the project lead that partners are supported to achieve project deliverables and targets and provide timely M&E to be included in reports to funders.
- To lead on and coordinate ongoing consultation and skills-sharing with partners.
- To work with national Mind and other Local Mind Associations to collaborate and share best practice.
- To identify suitable partners and funders for new projects.
- To develop ongoing stakeholder engagement with existing partners, funders and other stakeholders.
- To ensure that partners adhere to safeguarding, suicide prevention and GDPR principles and best practice.
- To work with community groups to establish a clear vision of the role of Mind locally to support people and communities.
Management
- To be an active, positive, accountable member of the Senior Management Team.
- To embed clear, effective communication so that employees feel engaged with and understand the how they fit in.
- To manage the budget and reporting on Youth Services.
- To work collaboratively and strategically with the senior management team, especially to champion an organisation-wide culture, live our values and facilitate high performance, quality, accountability, learning and forward planning.
- To review and restructure the department to enhance and sustain the growth and development of services. To keep in mind direct line-management is kept to 6 managers.
- To lead your team embedding the values of the organisation, agreeing key performance indicators in line with the strategy and business plan, to ensure high performance and promote staff wellbeing.
- To ensure project targets are being achieved with your project managers, empowering them to effectively coordinate Youth Services frontline workers and partners.
- To build a dynamic and fluid team that has flexibility to deliver different elements of the service as demand dictates and ensure retention and succession planning.
- Providing ongoing feedback and support, as well as monthly supervision to project managers, including safeguarding.
- To work with HR to lead on team recruitment, JD development, team induction and probation, ensure that mandatory training and staff developmental needs of the team are met and directly supporting the capacity development of the team, through ongoing feedback, supervision and facilitating team discussions and workshops.
- To work with project managers to ensure all policies and procedures are being adhered to.
- To lead of Safeguarding for Youth services and being accountable to ensure policies and procedures are being followed.
- To lead and manage risk within your area, e.g. by maintaining, reviewing and reporting the risk register to the CEO.
- To take on projects as and when needed to support or develop the organisation.
- To ensure effective administrative systems are in place to support the smooth running of Youth Services.
Person specification
For full person specification see attached job description below.
- Educated to at least degree level.
- Relevant qualifications to this role.
- Minimum five years’ experience of working with people with children and young people with mental health.
- Highly developed, well-articulated expertise in project management and strategic thinking.
- A track record of delivering accountable services and excellent performance against agreed targets and objectives.
- Experience of income generation, programme expansion and contract management.
- Experience building and maintaining relationships with a range of stakeholders (service users, funders, partners).
- Substantial experience of budget management.
- Substantial experience of collating quality data for the performance of a service and writing reports.
- Working knowledge of children’s and adult’s safeguarding.
- Supervision of safeguarding and supporting staff with complex caseloads.
- Experience of line management, developing staff and retention.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
HFEH Mind are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Children's Society are excited to be recruiting for a Eastern Prevention Officer to lead the Prevention Programme's work in this region and contribute to our national work across England and Wales. Our Prevention Officers work to develop new and innovative approaches to preventing and responding to child exploitation and abuse.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with an interest in systems change and partnership working to improve the lives of exploited and abused children nationwide. This is a unique opportunity to influence both practice on the ground and at strategic levels.
This is a permanent position with funding until the 31st March 2025.
37 hours per week
£29,155.68 per annum (DN grade)
The location for the role is flexible within the UK. The successful candidate will be home-based with opportunities to work at a nearby Children's Society office if and when appropriate.
While this role specifically covers the East of England, it is not a requirement that the person must be based there (though it is preferable), but must be willing to undertake travel to the region when required.
The Prevention Programme
The Prevention Programme is currently in its fifth year as a key part of The Children's Society's national programme team. Funded by the Home Office, we work in close partnership with organisations across the public, private and third sectors to achieve our goal of preventing Child Exploitation and Abuse, Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking across England and Wales.
The Prevention Programme is an exciting, fast-paced programme which drives change and innovative practice in the prevention of child exploitation and abuse at a local, regional and national level.
In 2020 the Programme won the Children and Young People Now partnership award and we were finalists for the safeguarding award in 2022. These awards are the gold standard for everyone working with children, young people and families, and provides recognition of the achievement of services across the third sector.
We're looking for a highly motivated individual, with a good understanding of working with children and young people and strong partnership working and communication skills. These role will involve a mixture of, facilitation, training delivery, convening, resource creation and the coordination of multi-agency working groups to achieve long lasting change across different sectors and geographical areas.
Police officers are asking different questions, there's been arrests following the work, victims are getting extra support and being identified at different points. They said that was directly as a result of the work with The Children's Society.' Local Authority Stakeholder, East Midlands
We view diversity and inclusion as fundamental to achieving social change and recognise that systemic racism, homophobia, transphobia and disability discrimination actively prevent children from being safeguarded and receiving appropriate support.
To tackle the complex issues facing young people, we need access to diverse talent, perspectives, experiences and working practices. The Prevention Programme is committed to inclusion and anti-racism. We actively support all LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities and those who identify as neurodiverse and are currently engaged in work to address issues of systemic exclusion and discrimination as they relate to exploitation and abuse.
We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities and we have policies to support flexible, inclusive and accessible employment.
In this role you will:
-Join The Children's Society's award-winning Prevention Programme to influence and encourage new and innovative approaches to prevent child exploitation and abuse, working to ensure all child victims of exploitation are recognised including those who commit crime as part of their exploitation.
-Have the opportunity to support and influence and develop positive change in police, social care, health and private sector practice including at the frontline and strategic leaders.
-Join a team of Prevention Officers across England and Wales and contribute to the prevention and disruption of child exploitation and abuse across a range of organisations.
-Challenge stereotypes, discrimination and wider culture and practice which harms victim identification and support in an informed, professional and solution focused way.
We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with knowledge on and skills in any of the following:
-Trauma informed practice
-Contextual safeguarding
-Transitional safeguarding
-Disruption tools and powers
-Anti-racism, equity and inclusive practice
-Evidence building and evaluation
-Gender and gender identity
-Digital safety and online harms
-Digital design
Do you want to be part of our Team?
Please visit childrenssociety.org.uk/about-us/work-us for further requirements and to apply for this role.
If you have any particular queries about specifics aspects of the role mentioned above please contact [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 22nd April 2024. If after 14 days, we have received enough applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy from the 8th April onwards.
East Prevention Officer- National Prevention Programme
The Children's Society are excited to be recruiting for a Eastern Prevention Officer to lead the Prevention Programme's work in this region and contribute to our national work across England and Wales. Our Prevention Officers work to develop new and innovative approaches to preventing and responding to child exploitation and abuse.
This is a permanent position with funding until the 31st March 2025.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with an interest in systems change and partnership working to improve the lives of exploited and abused children nationwide. This is a unique opportunity to influence both practice on the ground and at strategic levels.
37 hours per week
£29,155.68 per annum (DN grade)
The location for the role is flexible within the UK. The successful candidate will be home-based with opportunities to work at a nearby Children's Society office if and when appropriate.
While this role specifically covers the East of England, it is not a requirement that the person must be based there (though it is preferable), but must be willing to undertake travel to the region when required.
The Prevention Programme
The Prevention Programme is currently in its fifth year as a key part of The Children's Society's national programme team. Funded by the Home Office, we work in close partnership with organisations across the public, private and third sectors to achieve our goal of preventing Child Exploitation and Abuse, Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking across England and Wales.
The Prevention Programme is an exciting, fast-paced programme which drives change and innovative practice in the prevention of child exploitation and abuse at a local, regional and national level.
In 2020 the Programme won the Children and Young People Now partnership award and we were finalists for the safeguarding award in 2022. These awards are the gold standard for everyone working with children, young people and families, and provides recognition of the achievement of services across the third sector.
We're looking for a highly motivated individual, with a good understanding of working with children and young people and strong partnership working and communication skills. These role will involve a mixture of, facilitation, training delivery, convening, resource creation and the coordination of multi-agency working groups to achieve long lasting change across different sectors and geographical areas.
Police officers are asking different questions, there's been arrests following the work, victims are getting extra support and being identified at different points. They said that was directly as a result of the work with The Children's Society.' Local Authority Stakeholder, East Midlands
We view diversity and inclusion as fundamental to achieving social change and recognise that systemic racism, homophobia, transphobia and disability discrimination actively prevent children from being safeguarded and receiving appropriate support.
To tackle the complex issues facing young people, we need access to diverse talent, perspectives, experiences and working practices. The Prevention Programme is committed to inclusion and anti-racism. We actively support all LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities and those who identify as neurodiverse and are currently engaged in work to address issues of systemic exclusion and discrimination as they relate to exploitation and abuse.
We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities and we have policies to support flexible, inclusive and accessible employment.
In this role you will:
-Join The Children's Society's award-winning Prevention Programme to influence and encourage new and innovative approaches to prevent child exploitation and abuse, working to ensure all child victims of exploitation are recognised including those who commit crime as part of their exploitation.
-Have the opportunity to support and influence and develop positive change in police, social care, health and private sector practice including at the frontline and strategic leaders.
-Join a team of Prevention Officers across England and Wales and contribute to the prevention and disruption of child exploitation and abuse across a range of organisations.
-Challenge stereotypes, discrimination and wider culture and practice which harms victim identification and support in an informed, professional and solution focused way.
We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with knowledge on and skills in any of the following:
-Trauma informed practice
-Contextual safeguarding
-Transitional safeguarding
-Disruption tools and powers
-Anti-racism, equity and inclusive practice
-Evidence building and evaluation
-Gender and gender identity
-Digital safety and online harms
-Digital design
Do you want to be part of our Team?
Please visit childrenssociety.org.uk/about-us/work-us for further requirements and to apply for this role.
If you have any particular queries about specifics aspects of the role mentioned above please contact [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 22nd April 2024. If after 14 days, we have received enough applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy from the 8th April onwards.
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Development Officer
Salary Range: £25,000- £30,000 per annum
Length of Contract: Permanent, full-time contract
Start date: ASAP
Location: Remote
Background /Summary
In2scienceUK’s aim is to promote social mobility and diversity in science, technology, engineering and maths. We do this by leveraging the skills and passion of researchers and STEM professionals to support young people from low socio-economic backgrounds to achieve their potential and progress to degrees and careers in STEM.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who has excellent written and verbal communication skills to be part of our ambitious fundraising team. You’ll have some experience in forming partnerships and or generating leads through targeted content.
Background to the project:
The Development Officer role is an exciting role which will enable the delivery of an expanded programme in 2024 and beyond. Your main responsibility will be leading our partner outreach for the continued growth of In2scienceUK. Industry engagement is key for the continued expansion of our new In2careers programme. This programme supports young people on their social mobility journey by removing barriers and creating opportunities.
Your specific duties will include:
Planning and strategy
- Identifying corporate partners
- Helping shape our corporate strategy and offer
- Driving corporate engagement
- Overseeing the development of new partnership marketing content
- Reporting and disseminating project outcomes
- Maintaining and managing our funders database (Salesforce)
Delivery
- Formulate high quality fundraising materials to engage new funders.
- Manage and support current major relationships
- Attend meetings to ensure key stakeholders remain updated and engaged in our work
- Generate relevant content for the In2careers platform
- Represent In2scienceUK at events as appropriate, particularly local business networking groups and events involving local universities, research institutes and science societies.
Communications and teamwork
- Play an active role in the In2scienceUK team, and across the organisation as a whole, upholding In2scienceUK’s values and behaviours and fostering good working relationships and enhanced communications with colleagues.
- Understand and comply with charity law and Fundraising Code of Practice with respect to corporate fundraising.
- Keep abreast of CSR commercials and not for profit news and events including fundraising tools and skills development.
- Track, analyse and report upon performance using agreed performance measures. This will include summary reports on accounts.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times and ensure proper observance of and adherence to all In2scienceUK’s policies and procedures.
- Take responsibility for personal administration and efficient organisation of all activities.
- Other relevant duties as determined by the line manager.
Person Specification
Essential
- Hardworking and enthusiastic
- Experience of income or lead generations
- Ability to build and develop effective relationships with partners at all levels
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to write clear, accurate and appealing text for different audiences including marketing materials
- Be able to write marketing material and press releases
- Highly accurate with a strong attention to detail when handling information
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Ability to work with external partners and manage relationships.
Benefits:
At In2scienceUK we practise what we preach by giving all staff opportunities to progress in their careers. You will have the opportunity to develop your own bespoke training and career development plan with guidance from your line manager to get you to the next level from day one.
Although we take our career development seriously we also value work-life balance. You will have the opportunity to work flexibly from home, balancing your caring responsibilities, volunteer commitments, hobbies and anything else that makes you happy.
In2scienceUK is a remote based organisation, that requires occasional travel across the UK for events and staff co-working days.
You will have 28 days of annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays.
Commitment to Safeguarding:
In2scienceUK is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults as outlined in Working Together to Safeguard Children. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment.
The following pre-employment checks will be undertaken as applicable:
• References
• DBS check and/or Overseas criminal records check where applicable
• Self-Disclosure
• Identity check
• Right to work in the UK
• Evidence of qualifications applicable to the role
• Confirmation of registration with applicable registered body where applicable
Many of our roles involve working with children and we will therefore take up references prior to your appointment. You should provide details of referees including your current and previous employers, covering the last 5 years. Your current or previous employer will be asked about disciplinary offences relating to children, if the role involved working with children, including any in which the penalty is time expired. We will also ask if you have been the subject of any child protection concerns and if so, the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure.
Application procedure:
Please apply via Charity Job by uploading your CV (2 pages maximum) and a cover letter (2 pages maximum). Please use your cover letter to demonstrate how you meet each of the Person Specification competencies outlined above.
The deadline for applications is 11:30 pm on Thursday 25th April 2024.Applications will be reviewed as they are received so an early application is advised.
Please note, this advert may close earlier than the indicated deadline.
For more information on the work we do please visit our website. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Ty Watson, our Director of Development by email (you can find his email address in the Job Description attached)
In2scienceUK exists to unlock the potential of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and boost diversity and inclusion in the STEM sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an energetic and passionate person ready to lead our growing charity into the future?
Come and help us be the best we can be as we work to protect and improve the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in the Cheddar Valley area of Somerset.
Applications should include completed application form, CV and covering letter
Closing date for applications: 2nd April 2024
Please send us a completed application form along with your CV and a covering letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Purpose:To coordinate and deliver an exciting range of Short Breaks activity clubs for children and young people aged5 - 17 with additional needs and disabilities.
Hours of work:21 hours per week over 3 days - including one evening per week
Term time hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday/Sunday 09:00 – 17:00
School holidays hours: Wednesday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00
Location : Based from YMCA Sovereign Centre, Slipshatch Road,Reigate, RH2 8HA
Clubs run in Reigate, Epsom and West Sussex
Annual leave: Four weeks (pro-rata) plus bank holidays. Holidays increase after two years’ service to a maximum of five weeks pro-rata after six years’ service. The holiday year runs from 1 April to 31 March each year.
Benefits:
Free Gym Membership: The post holder will be entitled to free use of the YMCA East Surrey fitness centre in Redhill and half price YMCA childcare for dependents.
Free Parking : There is free parking available at The Sovereign Centre and at all our delivery site. YMCA East Surrey also operates a Bike to Work Scheme.
Pension Scheme: There is a YMCA East Surrey pension scheme - details available on request.
Closing date & interviews:
Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd April
Interviews are scheduled : Tuesday 9th April
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Risk & Assurance Manager to join our Audit, Risk & Governance Team. This role will require the successful candidate to support to the Head of Audit, Risk & Governance in the implementation and oversight of effective risk management and assurance policies and procedures for the whole organisation.
Role Requirements
You will attend the Audit & Risk Committee and other board committees from time to time to present on risk and assurance. With experience of delivering 2nd line risk and assurance activities within large, complex or heavily regulated organisation, you will be effective in building professional relationships and influencing and collaborating with colleagues from all disciplines and at all levels.
You will need to engage effectively with frontline and support colleagues to really understand the needs of our beneficiaries and the risks to the charity more broadly. The ultimate objective of risk management at The Children’s Trust is to ensure the charity continues to deliver high-quality, safe and effective and financially sustainable services for vulnerable children now and in the longer-term.
Although the role does not have any formal direct reports, the Risk & Assurance Analyst will have a dotted line into the Risk & Assurance Manager, providing support particularly on business continuity but also on risk management as and when necessary.
With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.
Terms and Conditions
PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process.
Strictly no agencies, please.
As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including, adoption pay, time off for fertility treatment, enhanced paternity leave, paid carers leave, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms, time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £29,000 FTE
Hours: 37 hours over 42 weeks
Department: Safeguarding
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Permanent
Brooklands College is a Further Education College with two campuses based in Weybridge, Surrey and Ashford, Middlesex. We pride ourselves in providing innovative and effective programmes for learners of all abilities.
We are currently looking for a Safeguarding & Wellbeing Officer on a term time only basis to service both of our campus to support all of our learners and ensure participation and achievement rates are maximised.
The successful candidate must hold an minimum of a level 3 qualification in safeguarding or the equivalent industry experience.
Our values and behaviours at Brooklands College, are just as important as our skills and abilities. They shape who we are as an organisation. Details of our values, along with more information about the role are provided in the Job description.
We offer a vibrant, friendly working environment with a real sense of working at the heart of the local community as well as a benefits package which includes: -
- Pension (TPS or LGPS)
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Staff well-being and fitness resources
- CPD courses and training to enhance your skills and provide strong career progression
- Financial benefits and discounts
- Brooks Café open daily, serving hot and cold food
- Free on-site parking
Brooklands College is proud to be an equal opportunities employee and is committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, age, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics. Brooklands College is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out, in line with KCSIE, for all those who are shortlisted and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 satisfactory references
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