INFORMATION SHEET
POST TITLE:
SAFEGUARDING OFFICER
REF NO:
01626/16
LOCATION:
Strand Road Campus
SALARY SCALE: Band 6 - £29,033 - £31,288 per annum
CRITERIA
Applicants must have at least:
1
2
3
4
a Level 6 qualification in any discipline;
and
three years relevant* experience;
and
completed Child Protection Training for designated officers;
and
a current driving licence and access to a car (applicants with a disability (as
defined in the Disability Discrimination Act 1995) who have been prevented
from obtaining a driving licence due to their disability are eligible to apply)).
*Relevant defined as employment in a Safeguarding role, with responsibility for
dealing with disclosures.
FOR INFORMATION ON THE LEVEL OF QUALIFICATIONS YOU CAN ACCESS THE
QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDIT FRAMEWORK WEBSITE
http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification
If, as a direct result of a disability you can not fully meet the essential experience
requirement of the criteria for this post the College will waive this requirement.
Applicants should note that the above criteria are the minimum requirements
only and may be enhanced at the discretion of the short-listing panel.
Under the provision of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007 this post
is deemed to be a regulated position.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
There is a possibility that a reserve list will be retained if more applicants are deemed
suitable than posts exist. In the event the successful candidate fails to take up the
post or if the post is vacated within 6 months of the appointment date, or if another
vacancy arises within 6 months the post may be offered to the next person on the
reserve list. This excludes posts where panel lists will be created and maintained for
a specified period.
COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS TO BE RETURNED NOT LATER
THAN 12.00 NOON ON FRIDAY 2 DECEMBER 2016.
The College is committed to equal opportunities and to selection on merit. It
therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society in particular applicants
from the Protestant Community.
Applicants with a disability are encouraged to visit the college website at
www.nwrc.ac.uk and select the link ‘DisabledGo’ which provides accessibility
information on College facilities.
If you left the North West Regional College under the Voluntary Exit Scheme (VES)
you cannot be re-employed in any capacity for a two year period from the date you
left the College.
NORTH WEST REGIONAL COLLEGE
JOB DESCRIPTION
POST TITLE:
SAFEGUARDING OFFICER
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Principal & Chief Executive
REPORTING TO:
Principal Lecturer - Student Support & Inclusive Learning
LOCATION:
The successful applicant may be required to work in any
of the College’s buildings, as necessary. The initial
location will be Strand Road Campus.
MAIN PURPOSE OF
THE JOB:
The Safeguarding Officer ensure an effective and
efficient safeguarding service relating to all College
students, providing advice and guidance to staff as
appropriate. The Safeguarding Officer will be responsible
for making external referrals as appropriate.
The Postholder will:
1
take responsibility as the designated Safeguarding Officer and work
autonomously as an advanced practitioner;
2
be responsible for conducting risk assessment and analysis;
3
develop, implement and monitor appropriate safeguarding policies and ensure
the robust development and implementation of a Safeguarding Disclosure
system for the disclosure of student Criminal History;
4
support the Principal Lecturer - Student Support & Inclusive Learning by
leading on the Health & Welfare function relating to student services;
5
develop partnerships with relevant stakeholders for the benefits of students;
6
monitor student welfare, understand and apply the thresholds of serious harm
in regards to Adult Safeguarding including students living in residence and
liaise, where appropriate, with appropriate, with accommodation providers;
7
support the promotion of personal development through the provision of a
student listening ear service;
8
be responsible for the management of staff within the Safeguarding Team;
9
liaise with staff across the College to provide advice and support as
appropriate;
10
liaise with external agencies as appropriate and where appropriate provide
expert advice in complex social issues at strategy meeting/case conferences.
This includes contributing to risk assessment and multi-agency protection
plans for complex cases or where appropriate;
11
provide advice and guidance to staff, managers and other stakeholders;
12
update and review policies and procedures to ensure compliance with
legislation;
13
be responsible for the implementation of College Policies and procedures to
ensure compliance;
14
represent the College on committees and working groups as directed;
15
contribute to the College Development Plan;
16
keep up-to-date with current and new legislation and guidelines as
appropriate;
17
design and deliver training and staff development in relation to safeguarding;
18
contribute to the College student induction programme;
19
undertake appropriate checks to assess for suitability for
employment/placement;
20
comply with and actively promote College policies and procedures on all
aspects of equality;
21
ensure full compliance with Health and Safety requirements and legislation in
accordance with College policies and procedures;
22
ensure full compliance with the College’s quality assurance systems and
procedures in accordance with College policies and procedures;
23
undertake any other duties as required by the College’s Principal and Chief
Executive or persons carrying his delegated authority.
The list of duties is not exhaustive. The postholder will be expected to undertake
other relevant duties in order to meet any changing operational requirements.
PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION
CRITERIA
Applicants must have at least:
1
2
3
4
a Level 6 qualification in any discipline;
and
three years relevant* experience;
and
completed Child Protection Training for designated officers;
and
a current driving licence and access to a car (applicants with a disability (as
defined in the Disability Discrimination Act 1995) who have been prevented
from obtaining a driving licence due to their disability are eligible to apply)).
*Relevant defined as employment in a Safeguarding role, with responsibility for
dealing with disclosures.
If, as a direct result of a disability, you can not fully meet the essential experience
requirement of the criteria for this post the College will waive this requirement.
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
Safeguarding Legislation
SPECIAL APTITUDES:
Interpersonal/Communication Skills
Self Motivation/Solution Focused
Organisational Skills
Initiative Skills
Presentation Skills
Teamwork Skills
In addition to assessing the applicant’s ability to perform the duties of the post the
interview will explore issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people.
Applicants should note that the above criteria are the minimum requirements
only and may be enhanced at the discretion of the short-listing panel.
Applicants should include on their application form all the information they wish to
have considered, as information not on the application form cannot be taken into
account. Please note that the application form should be completed in full.
Each aspect of the criteria indicated in the personnel specification should be
addressed in full on your application form at Part A. Your application will be
shortlisted solely on the basis of the information provided by you in this
section of the form.
ATTACHED CVS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Terms and conditions of employment are those as laid down by the
Non-Teaching Negotiating Committee for Further Education in Northern Ireland and
will include locally agreed terms and conditions.
Salary Scale
Band 6 Scale Column Point 33, £29,033 to Point 36, £31,288 per annum.
Hours of Work
The hours of work will not normally be less than 36 per week. The hours of duty
which may be on any of the College sites will be such as laid down to meet the needs
of the College and may include periods of duty after, as well as before 5.00 pm on
any Monday to Friday.
Annual Leave Entitlement
Entitlement to annual leave is 23 days in a full holiday year in addition to 12 public
and extra statutory holidays. Entitlement to leave in the first year of employment is
pro-rata to the number of months completed.
Pension Scheme
There is an Occupational Pension Scheme relating to employment with the College.
Further details will be provided on appointment.
Other Employment
No other employment should be entered into during the period of employment with
the North West Regional College. No employment by or in the service of another
person or body should be undertaken except with express approval of the Principal
and Chief Executive.
POLICIES
All staff have an obligation to comply with the statutory duties relating to Section 75
of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 and will be required to contribute to the
implementation of the College’s Equality Scheme drawn up in accordance with this
legislation.
The North West Regional College as a public authority is committed to the
promotion of Equality of Opportunity in accordance with the Northern Ireland
Act 1998 Section 75.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Under the provision of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007 this post
is deemed to be a regulated position.
The College operates a Childcare Voucher Scheme for staff as part of its family
friendly initiatives which are aimed at promoting a healthy work/life balance.
The College operates a smokefree workplace policy for all locations. This policy
prohibits smoking in all areas of all.
This document can be made available in a range of formats, please contact HR
Services with your requirements.
KD/lmc
Nov16