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Early Help Prevention Officer/Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
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Colton Hills Community School
About the Role
We are seeking to appoint a committed, highly motivated and experienced Early Help Prevention Officer and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our safeguarding and inclusion team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting vulnerable children, young people and families to overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.
Responsibilities
Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will play a key role in leading Early Help Assessments, coordinating support for vulnerable students and families, and ensuring safeguarding concerns are identified and responded to effectively. You will contribute to a strong culture of safeguarding across the school and work collaboratively with staff, families and external agencies to promote the welfare, safety and wellbeing of our students.
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Requirements
- A qualification in a related area, education, social care, family support or significant experience in this area and a willingness to undertake further training is essential
- Demonstrate experience of leading and completing early help assessments
- Experience of working in a multi-agency environment
- Knowledge of the Wolverhampton Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
Additional Information
Please see job description and the person specification for more information.
Contract Details
- Fixed Term role for 12 months.
- Contracted Hours: 37 hours per week, 46.5 weeks per annum (Term Time + 10 days)
- Start Date: 1st December 2026
- End Date: 30th November 2027
- Closing Date for Advert: Monday 12th October 2026 at 9am
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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications. Therefore, early application is encouraged.
How to Apply
Please send all completed Application forms to officemanager@coltonhills.co.uk
Applicants must provide a full employment and education history, with all gaps clearly explained in line with safer recruitment requirements.
Incomplete applications will not be considered as part of our safer recruitment procedures.
Supporting Documents
Colton Hills is committed to the safeguarding of all our Staff and Students and the successful applicant will undergo an enhanced DBS Check.
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