Safeguarding Officer (E Years, Vulnerable Learners & Families) - 04312

Newbury, England, United Kingdom

7/25/2025

Are you passionate about ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people? Do you have the skills and expertise to support safeguarding in education settings? West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated and motivated Safeguarding Officer to join our Education Services team.

The Role

As the Safeguarding Officer, you will work closely with the Safeguarding Lead Officer to:

• Support the effective delivery of safeguarding services for children and young people in West Berkshire
• Ensure the timely and appropriate handling of safeguarding concerns and referrals
• Collaborate with education providers to promote and ensure the safeguarding of students
• Assist in the collection and analysis of data related to safeguarding
• Contribute to the development and delivery of safeguarding training and awareness initiatives
  
  

This is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people by supporting their safeguarding needs.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding legislation, policies, and practices
• Experience in handling safeguarding concerns and conducting investigations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  
  

If you are passionate about safeguarding and want to contribute to the well-being of children and young people, this role is perfect for you.

West Berkshire Council Offer Excellent Employment Benefits Such As

• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
• Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years service.
  
  

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Melissa Perry on 01635 519788 or email [email protected].

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Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How To Apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

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