New College Swindon has gone through an exciting time of change since merging with Swindon College to become one College. Also, with the up-and-coming development of the successful 20M bid of the Institute of Technology, opening in 2022, which will be an inclusive centre for technical qualifications, higher apprenticeships and training for key technical roles, it’s a really great time to be joining them. These exciting changes will extend the career opportunities for both our students and staff.
What they can offer you:
When you join them, you will have access to ongoing support, training and development opportunities to further enhance your experience and skill set through their extensive CPD programme. You will have access to facilities and resources across the two campuses along with an extended support network of colleagues from a wide range of disciplines and industry backgrounds.
They know that your role requires you to put a lot of time and effort into it and because of this; they believe you should be rewarded. As a valued member of their team, in addition to a wide range of development opportunities, you will have access to a number of great benefits some of are listed below:
- Sodexo Retail Discount Scheme
- Excellent Pension scheme
- Generous Holiday Allowance
- Hire purchase Cycle to Work scheme
- Free and confidential advice, information and counselling service
Therefore, if you are looking for exciting career opportunities and to work in an expanding, dynamic and successful College, who values their staff, you have come to the right place.
About the role:
They are looking for two enthusiastic and committed Safeguarding Officers to join the team working at our North Star Campus.
The purpose of this role is to act as the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns in order to take action and signpost as appropriate. With a high level of support focus around mental health issues and prevention support, you will provide effective support for individual learners who have a wide range of needs to support progress.
In this role, you will:
Maintain and ensure records on MyConcern are updated and support the Safeguarding Manager and Safeguarding Coordinator with the overall management of cases on the system.
Communicate with outside agencies to make referrals typically to the local Multi Agency Safeguarding Hubs (MASH).
Provide advice and guidance to staff on student support interventions and joint strategies.
Qualification and experience required:
- Hold at least a level 3 Safeguarding Qualification
- Minimum Level 2 qualification in English and mathematics. If not held, you will be required to gain these within an agreed timeframe
- Level 2 ICT qualification or equivalent or MOS unit. If not held, you will be required to gain this within an agreed timeframe
- At least 3 years working in a related field such as youth work, social services, counselling, youth justice
To apply:
New College Swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview and by agreement.
Please note an enhanced DBS will be required for this role.
On appointment, you will be placed at the salary point aligned to a number of factors, which include, but are not limited to, qualifications, previous relevant experience, current salary and market forces.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the published closing date if sufficient applications are received. If you are interested in this vacancy, please do apply as soon as possible.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Our very top priority is your wellbeing and that of our community. Please be assured that we are monitoring the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and continuing to follow the latest Government advice and to keep everyone as safe as possible.
Due to the current COVID-19 situation, further information will be provided on the measures that have been implemented at our campus if you are invited to an interview.
