09 Oct
Hartpury University and Hartpury College
Gloucester
Job description
- You will support the Head of Safeguarding, Wellbeing and Health to ensure that Hartpury fulfils all of its statutory duties with regard to the safeguarding of children and adults at risk.
- You will work with both internal teams and external agencies.
- You will provide practical support and assistance to staff raising concerns as well as delivering training workshops and awareness raising sessions.
- You will have line management responsibility for some staff in the Wellbeing and Residential Support Team.
- There is a requirement for this role to share the 24 / 7 safeguarding phone with the Head of Safeguarding, Wellbeing and Health.
About You
- Hold a minimum of a Safeguarding Level 3 qualification.
- Extensive experience of working with young people in an appropriate setting.
- Experience of managing a demanding case load and working with external agencies.
- Passionate about supporting young people to succeed and overcome challenges.
- Ability to maintain positive relationships with students and other adults.
We offer a fantastic package of including :
- Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
- 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
- Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
- Employee Discounts Scheme
- Onsite fitness facilities
- Support for continuous professional development
- Flexible working opportunities available
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.