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Safeguarding Coordinator
Job Reference orbis/TP/33634/9847
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Package Description
Please note that this vacancy is not part of Surrey County Council, we are advertising this on behalf of a partnership organisation.
Job Introduction
Full Address: Office at Selsdon Road, New Haw, Surrey, KT15 3HP
Job Details
Main purpose of Job
As part of the Safeguarding Team, this post will support the Designated Safeguarding
Lead in providing effective training, leadership and management that assists the
Charity to deliver its safeguarding strategy, priorities, policies and aims to promote and
protect the welfare of children at risk of harm.
Key areas of accountability include:
Planning and Development
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Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in managing and leading the team to effectively implement the Safeguarding Strategy
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Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in ensuring that all Safeguarding policy and procedure documents are updated yearly and accessible to all Eikon staff and, where appropriate, to the general public
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Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead with relevant administration systems, such as, the effective use of data recording system (EVIDE); Safeguarding training logs; Safer Recruitment, checking of all Charity employees and workers are DBS checked and baseline trained in Safeguarding according to their role
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Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in supporting the operation of the Charity with new initiatives, projects and events that have safeguarding implications
Delivery
- Produce periodic statistical Safeguarding information to Eikon’s SMT that can be used to inform on status of young people’s safe engagement in all Eikon activities
- Effectively manage any safeguarding incidents and concerns, manage the Safeguarding Register and enter all case information onto the Eikon database
- Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in ensuring compliance on current legislation and any statutory legislative changes which may impact on the charity
- Provide a first response and initial guidance to Eikon practitioners on Safeguarding matters
Workforce development
- Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead and HR Manager in providing regular safeguarding training as part of Eikon’s Learning and Development program. Particularly focusing on safeguarding processes
- Develop appropriate materials and organise learning and development for Eikon Staff
Other responsibilities
- Providing regular management information, writing reports and presentations
- Undertake any other duties reasonably required by the Head of Safeguarding
Person specification - Key skills, experience and knowledge
We are looking for applicants that have a real passion to support young people who are full of enthusiasm, knowledgeable and have a welcoming approach and personality.
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Criteria
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Where will this be assessed? (application form, interview) |
Essential/ Desirable |
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Experience |
Experience of working in a youth work, safeguarding, health, and/or social care organisation |
Application form |
E |
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Experience of safeguarding policy and procedure implementation including knowledge of local legislation and regulation and relevant enforcement bodies |
Application form and Interview |
E |
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Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating effective training programme to a variety of professionals |
Application form |
E |
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Experience of delivering training and awareness to a diverse audience |
Application and Interview |
D |
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Experience of working with young people |
Application form |
E |
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Experience of working in a charity |
Application form |
E |
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Experience of liaising effectively with frontline staff and managers |
Application and Interview |
E |
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Skills & Competencies |
Highly empathetic and have excellent communication skills |
Interview |
D |
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Knowledge of safeguarding and its importance |
Interview |
D |
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The ability to perform the role confidentially and in a sensitive manner |
Interview |
E |
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Willingness to keep abreast of and feedback on local safeguarding issues |
Interview |
E |
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Excellent verbal and written communication |
Application and Interview |
E |
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Knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, policy and procedures in respect of children and vulnerable adults |
Interview |
E |
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Excellent report writing and presentation skills |
Interview |
E |
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Other |
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For applicant wishing to be homebased |
Ability to work at home if applicant wants – private space for desk and computer equipment |
Application and interview |
E |
Additional Information
Applications
If you are interested in applying for the role, then please contact TeamAdmin@eikon.org.uk or go to our Website: www.eikon.org.uk
Company Information
The Eikon Charity is Surrey’s leading charity supporting children and young people to overcome difficulties, become resilient and develop into confident adults who contribute positively to their communities
We are looking for people with passion and expertise to drive the charity forward and help us continue to be a leading provider of early intervention in Surrey.
We offer a range of benefits to employees including:
- 5 weeks holiday a year
- Sick pay
- Safeguarding training
- Flexible working where role allows
The Eikon Charity is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and aims to provide a working environment which is free from unfair discrimination and will enable employees and volunteers to fulfil their personal potential.
