The Safeguarding Administrator will complete the administration to support the provision of safeguarding and support within the school.
Main Responsibilities: Main responsibilities include;
- Work with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Safeguarding Manager to support vulnerable children and families to minimise the impact of any issues on the student’s education.
- Contact social workers, family support workers and health workers if we have concerns about vulnerable families who are already supported by CYPS.
- Organise/arrange various meetings – both internal and with external agencies.
- Complete paperwork and make referrals, reports and requests for background information.
- Ensure the Alternative Provision documentation is added to CPOMS on a daily basis
- Ensure all safeguarding documentation for Years 7 and 12 students and any new starters is scanned and added to CPOMS in a timely fashion.
- Request policies and liability insurance for Alternative Provision providers on a yearly basis
- Keep up to date with the most recent Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Ensuring full comprehension of this document is maintained.
- Oversee Safeguarding training for all staff, ensuring online training is completed for all new starters and updates for all staff are monitored and tracked.
- Ensure administrative systems are kept up to date with any communications or actions you have completed
- Ability to manage own workload, prioritise and refer to line-manager when necessary.
- Share and communicate ongoing safeguarding concerns with line-manager.
- Be aware of and follow school Safeguarding procedures.
- Support with the administration for our students in alternative provision.
- Support with the organisation of the school counsellor.
Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have experience of administration duties, be able to to work under pressure whilst still being attentive to detail. They will have a pleasant manner, be a good role model to students and be able to observe and maintain confidentiality at all times.
Package Description: Being an employee of Northgate High School allows you access to an Employee Benefits scheme saving you money on many High Street brands, a cycle-to-work scheme, use of the sports facilities, library, and free parking. Hot meals are available on-site during term time. We also offer entry into a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
The Role