Dorset Council UK
Safeguarding Officer at Hamwic Education Trust
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Safeguarding Officer at Hamwic Education Trust
Safeguarding Officer Vacancy
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and knowledgeable Safeguarding Officer to join our central safeguarding team. Working under the direction of the Head of Safeguarding, the role will support and further embed a strong culture of safeguarding across the Trust, where high-quality practice and shared responsibility are firmly established in all our schools.
The role will work alongside school leaders and Designated Safeguarding Leads to provide professional advice, challenge and support, promoting high-quality safeguarding procedures and consistently strong practice. In doing so, the postholder will help maintain a strong culture of vigilance, underpinned by a shared understanding that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and that "it could happen here".
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Role Responsibilities
As a member of the central safeguarding team, the successful candidate will play an active role in:
- Safeguarding reviews
- Training
- Policy development
- Quality assurance
Working with colleagues, they will help ensure:
- Pupils and adults are protected from harm
- Statutory safeguarding responsibilities are met at a consistently high standard across the Trust
Requirements
We are seeking a professional individual who:
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- Possesses strong safeguarding knowledge and experience in managing safeguarding concerns
- Is confident providing clear advice, support, and professional challenge
- Understands the importance of effective safeguarding procedures, accurate recording, and timely reporting
- Can work calmly and sensitively with complex and confidential cases
- Communicates well and builds positive working relationships
- Is organised, resilient, and able to manage effectively competing priorities
- Works well as part of a team and is committed to high safeguarding standards
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