Safeguarding Case Worker

Salary £27,944 - £30,468

Location Scunthorpe, England

The vacancy

The Vacancy:

Safeguarding Caseworker based at North LIndsey College

Permanent, Full time 35.5 hours per week

Salary £27,944 - £30,468

We are seeking a committed and compassionate Safeguarding Caseworker to join our Wellbeing, Inclusion, Safeguarding and Prevent team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of students and apprentices, ensuring they are safe, supported and able to thrive in a positive learning environment.

You will play a key role in supporting learners in relation to safeguarding, child protection and Prevent, working closely with internal colleagues and external agencies. This position is ideal for someone who is confident managing sensitive cases, working collaboratively, and maintaining a student-centred approach at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide advice, guidance and frontline support to students and apprentices on safeguarding, child protection and Prevent concerns.
Act as a central point of contact for safeguarding referrals, liaising with internal teams and external agencies.
Manage and progress referrals to appropriate external services, ensuring timely and effective outcomes.
Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with legislation, policies and best practice.
Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings, including Child Protection conferences and Team Around the Family meetings.
Support safeguarding training and awareness activities across the organisation.

Essential Criteria:

Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) or significant relevant experience in a safeguarding-related role.
Experience of working with young people or vulnerable adults, ideally within an education or similar setting.
Proven experience of working with statutory agencies and managing complex safeguarding referrals.
Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and Prevent legislation and practices.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive situations professionally and empathetically.

Why Join Us?

You will be part of a supportive and values-driven organisation that places student safety and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. We offer a collaborative working environment, generous annual leave, and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Competitive salary
30 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
Professional development opportunities.
Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.

Important additional information:

Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Please note all applicants are scored anonymously via application process only, we do not accept CV’s. To apply enter your email address and click on “Apply Now”

Vacancy Timeline:

Closing Date - June 25th at Midday 12:00pm

Shortlisting from - June 25th

Interviews from - July 2nd

About us

North Lindsey College has been a key training provider in Scunthorpe for over 60 years, helping thousands of people throughout the years to go on to achieve their dreams.

We offer post-16 study programmes, apprenticeships, traineeships, part-time short courses and Higher Education programmes.

Across all of our provision we work closely with employers across every sector in this region and further afield, to help you gain the skills you need to progress into your chosen career.

The benefits

All employees at DN Colleges Group enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, as well as an additional 2 weeks closure over the Christmas period. We encourage all our teams to take regular breaks, no longer than 3 weeks, to enjoy a healthy work life balance.

DN Colleges Group are committed to Health and Wellbeing of all our employees. We have an increasing number of provisions exclusive to our employees, designed to help you stay at your best or to assist and provide support when you need it.

On site
nursery

Generous annual leave

2 weeks off at Christmas

Electric car scheme

Vivup – Employee Wellbeing and Benefits platform
Wellness initiatives, onsite during your working week. This could include health visitors, financial advisers, or physio specialists.
Onsite fitness classes, at lunchtime or after work in conjunction with our Sports colleagues.
Cycle to Work and Electric car scheme
Free Eye Care Vouchers
Discounted Hair and Beauty services
On site nursery
Online access to Remploy which is our 24/7 confidential mental health and counselling resource.
In house counselling/safeguarding specialists to assist in Wellbeing

Lets Teach Programme
Let’s Teach The LET’s teach programme supports new members of teaching staff in terms of college systems and key teaching and learning areas including new staff lesson visits and postcard peeps. Each new member of staff has an allocated Lead Practitioner who works closely with them throughout the programme.

Let’s Bloom
The LET’s Bloom Programme aims to connect our experienced and qualified teachers to share best practice and support continued risk-taking as we continue to add depth to our teaching craft. Teachers volunteer on this one year programme, working closely with the Learning Enhancement Team, capturing their experimentation in a journal.

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