Education Safeguarding Adviser
Salary - £52,866 - £56,100 per annum pro rata to £26,433 - £28,050 per annum for 18 hours per week | Based in Kingston | Permanent | Part-Time, 18 hours per week
Achieving for Children recognise these are unprecedented times, but we continue to build capacity to support
our most vulnerable groups. To do this we are continuing to attract talented professionals to join us in
providing
OUTSTANDING (Kingston ILACS Ofsted 2019) services.
If you have the skills that will enable us to continue to enhance our practice and improve outcomes for
children further, we want to hear from you. We are looking for bright, enthusiastic people who have the
passion and the drive to make a positive difference to children’s lives. By recognising and championing
strengths we know we can make a real difference. It’s a genuine team effort in AfC. That’s why we want
talented people, like you, to join us and help create a brighter future for children and families.
About the role
The role of the Education Safeguarding Adviser is to evaluate practice, plan and lead support for schools in
Kingston and Richmond in relation to safeguarding.
As Education Safeguarding Adviser for Achieving for Children, you will be responsible for
- providing advice, support and challenge to school leaders in relation to safeguarding through a service
level agreement
- building relationships with local independent schools, providing advice, support and challenge, on a
pay-as-you-go basis
- quality assurance of school safeguarding audits, carrying out reviews, writing reports, planning and
delivering training.
About AfC
We are a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Kingston, Richmond and Windsor &
Maidenhead), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government.
To find out more about us
click here.
About you
To be Education Safeguarding Adviser for AfC, you will be passionate about making a positive difference to the
lives of children and young people as well as demonstrating the following points
- Relevant professional qualification in social work and Social Work England registration
- Evidence of significant continuing professional development
- Substantive experience of safeguarding in a professional and operational capacity such as at the level
of team manager or senior practitioner
- Considerable knowledge and understanding of legislation, statutory frameworks and national policy
affecting safeguarding in schools and education services
- Ability to evaluate all aspects of safeguarding in relation to a school’s duties
- Experience of working with senior school leaders and/or governors to improve practice
- Able to plan and deliver high quality training.
About our benefits
When you join AfC you will have access to:
- Positive and supportive working environments - We have a highly supportive working environment
in which managers are challenging and supporting in equal measures.
- Positive work-life balance - Access to employee benefits and support forms part of our health and
wellbeing offer.
- A competitive salary and access to LA pension scheme - Our salaries are benchmarked against other
local authorities.
- A range of staff benefits and discounts managed via your own app - Staff can enjoy a wide range of
discounts on sports and leisure activities and everyday shopping through AfC My Place.
- Professional reflective supervision - Regular, high-quality reflective supervision which helps to build
confidence is available to all.
- Strong Management - A strong performance management culture, with an equally strong focus on
practice learning is embedded across the organisation.
- A fantastic learning and development offer - A clearly set out and accessible learning and
development pathway, offering an extensive range of training and learning opportunities is accessible
for all. This includes funding for post qualifying courses.
To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children
click here.
Start dates
Achieving for Children have
fixed start dates, candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be
accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.
To apply
If you would like more information about this role please see our
role profile.
Please apply online including a supporting statement addressing how you meet the criteria for this post
detailing what skills, knowledge, experience and abilities you can bring to the role, as outlined in the role profile.
If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Peter Cowley, Lead Adviser
for Online Services and Safety, on peter.cowley@achievingforchildren.org.uk to request an informal
discussion.
Closing Date: 10th March 2021
Achieving for Children is an equal opportunities employer, this extends to welcoming candidates from BAME backgrounds. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.