Vacancy | Safeguarding Officer (Term Time)

Title Safeguarding Officer (Term Time)
Hours 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per annum
Salary From £26,749.69 to £27,650.65 per annum (actual salary)
Organisation Chelmsford College
Closing Date 05/07/2026
Job Description Download Job Description Document
Person Specification Download Person Specification Document
Description We are seeking a highly professional, conscientious, and committed individual with a level 3 safeguarding qualification who wants to play a key role in ensuring learner safeguarding needs are met and responded to appropriately.
 
Working with the Designated Safeguarding Leads and within the Safeguarding Team, the successful applicant will promote the safeguarding and welfare of all learners, including apprentices, while ensuring that all College and statutory procedures are always followed, in relation to any safeguarding concerns.
 
The post holder will also contribute towards training and development needs of College staff and support key topics within the Life Skills and Enrichment Curriculum.
 
Experience of supporting young adults including making referrals, providing advice and guidance on safeguarding issues is essential, with exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills.
 
The College is committed to equality and diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  We expect all staff to share these commitments.
 
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
 
Starting salary will be dependent on qualifications, skills and experience.
 
If you have any further questions, please e-mail employment@chelmsford.ac.uk  
 
Applications will be considered upon receipt.
 
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 5th July 2026.

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Human Resource Department
Chelmsford College
Moulsham Street Campus
Chelmsford
CM2 0JQ
Tel: 01245 293018
Tel: 01245 490486 (24 hour answer phone)
Fax: 01245 266908

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