Safeguarding Practitioner

Location: Bristol
Duration: 3 months
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Hours: Monday–Friday : 9:00am–5:00pm

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Safeguarding Practitioner to support the welfare, safety and wellbeing of students in an educational setting in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in safeguarding, student welfare, youth work or a related field who is passionate about protecting vulnerable individuals and promoting a safe, inclusive learning environment.

The successful candidate will provide advice and support in relation to safeguarding concerns, respond appropriately to incidents and work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies to ensure students receive the appropriate support.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to safeguarding concerns and welfare issues, ensuring appropriate action is taken in line with relevant policies and procedures.
• Support students with additional needs, vulnerabilities and complex circumstances.
• Respond effectively to crisis situations, using sound judgement and a calm, professional approach.
• Maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date safeguarding records and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with staff, students, families and external agencies to coordinate support.
• Promote student welfare, safety and positive outcomes across the educational environment.
• Apply relevant safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance and Prevent duty requirements.
• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all students.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring students are treated fairly and respectfully.

Essential Requirements

• Experience in safeguarding, student welfare, youth work or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance and the Prevent duty.
• Enhanced DBS
• Experience supporting students with additional needs and responding to crisis situations.
• Excellent record-keeping, organisational and communication skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with multiple agencies and professionals.
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• The ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and remain calm under pressure.

How to Apply

If you have relevant safeguarding experience and are passionate about supporting student welfare, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your up-to-date CV to be considered for this opportunity

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