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Campus Safeguarding LeadLocation: RotherhamSalary: £28,965 per annum + benefitsVacancy Type: Full time (37hrs per week, all year round), PermanentClosing Date: 22/09/2025Are you a dedicated and experienced safeguarding professional committed to creating a safe and thriving environment for young people? The organisation is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Campus Safeguarding Lead to play a pivotal role in ensuring the welfare and protection of their students at the College.At the organisation, they believe every student deserves a secure and nurturing space to learn and grow. As a leading further education provider, they are committed to fostering an inclusive and protective environment for all. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to make a profound difference in students' lives, guiding them through challenges and empowering them to succeed.The RoleIn this truly rewarding position, you will provide a high-quality, responsive service to students faced with welfare and safeguarding issues, always in strict adherence to statutory responsibilities and best practice, including "Keeping Children Safe in Education" (KCSiE) and relevant child protection legislation.As Campus Safeguarding Lead, you will act as a main liaisonat the College for staff, offering expert guidance on student welfare and safeguarding issues. You will collaborate closely with key colleagues, external services, and families to ensure timely and appropriate referrals to external agencies. Your proactive and responsive approach will be critical in promoting a safe and supportive learning environment for all students across the organisation.Skills and QualificationsRecent experience of working in safeguarding within an education or community setting.Experience of youth engagement, advice and guidance or education with young people. Ideally, your experience will be within post-16 education (FE) and involve managing a range of safeguarding cases.A strong working knowledge of confidentiality, child protection, data protection/consent, and anti-discriminatory and trauma-informed practice.Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy (or equivalent), a Level 3 Safeguarding qualification, and ideally, a further Level 3 qualification in a general vocation (though not essential).Department InfoYou'll join a dedicated and collaborative Student Support team, working closely with Campus Safeguarding Leads, Attendance and Pastoral Officers, Mentors, Personal Development Coordinators, and Curriculum staff, along with wider college teams. You will be line-managed by the Group Safeguarding Lead, who will provide operational direction and support.BenefitsAccess to local government pensions schemeUp to 41 days annual leave per year including closure during Christmas periodAccess to their gyms, restaurants and salonsStaff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health serviceFull, part time and flexible working hours available in many rolesParking available at all of their sitesFantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualificationsNew FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the levelling up premium payments initiativeRecruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth £200 per referral madeTo Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.JBRP1_UKTJ