Location

Hybrid working – Minimum one day per week required in the Staplefield office.

Term Time Only (39 Weeks)

Salary: £26,000- £32,000 FTE. Actual (39 weeks) salary: £19,500- £24,000

Interviews for this position will be held on Monday 17th November 2025.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Case Management and Referral

• Respond appropriately to disclosures of abuse or other concerns which relate to the well-being of a child, in line with local and national procedures.
• Have oversight of a caseload of students and be responsible for responding to their complex and unique safeguarding needs, acting as a consistent point of contact.
• Where appropriate, refer concerns to the Local Authority Children’s Social Care or to other appropriate agencies (e.g., Police, CAMHS) and ensure that all concerns are acted upon promptly and effectively.
• Maintain detailed, accurate, robust and secure written records in relation to welfare concerns and referrals, ensuring adherence to GDPR and data protection regulations.

Support and Collaboration

• Offer safeguarding support and advice to staff and associates to manage situations that arise, providing clarity on reporting mechanisms and next steps.
• To lead Team Around the Child (TAC) meetings where appropriate or be a dedicated participant on behalf of the provision, ensuring the student’s voice and AP context are represented.
• Attend relevant multi-agency safeguarding meetings (e.g., Child Protection Conferences, Core Group Meetings) and share information and provide a view on next steps to secure positive outcomes for the student.
• Establish and develop collaborative working with allied health and social care practitioners from children’s and adults’ services to create integrated support packages.
• Support families/carers in person and virtually, offering sensitive advice and guidance on navigating support services.
• To support the enhanced offer by helping families to access local and national services and interventions.

Policy, Training, and Culture

• To work autonomously within this alternative education setting, confidently working alongside and advising education colleagues on safeguarding matters.
• Understand the importance of information sharing, both within the provision and with the three safeguarding partners (Local Authority, Police, NHS), other agencies, organisations, and practitioners.
• To encourage a culture of listening to children and taking into account their wishes and feelings, among all staff/associates in any measures the provision may put in place to protect them.
• To support with CPD and training relating to safeguarding and other welfare areas, ensuring all staff receive timely and relevant updates.

Safeguarding Commitment

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and completion of a Disqualification by Association Declaration Form will be required for the successful applicant.