Job Description
Safeguarding Officer
Application Deadline: 9 July 2026
Department: Student Services
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Hugh Baird College - Main Campus
Compensation: £26,803 - £29,103 / year
👥 Safeguarding Officer
📍 Balliol Building – Hugh Baird College
🕒 Permanent Full-Time
💷 £26,802.66-£29,102.65
💼 Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
🎁 Access to Medicash and a wide range of staff benefits
Join an Outstanding Team
At Hugh Baird College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, we are committed to inspiring, challenging, and transforming lives. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a workplace where ideas are valued, creativity is nurtured, and professional growth is supported.
About the Role
We are seeking a Safeguarding Officer to join our Student Services team. This is a vital role supporting the safety, wellbeing and success of our learners.
You will provide advice, guidance and frontline safeguarding support, helping students overcome barriers and remain engaged in their studies. Working closely with internal teams and external agencies, you will play a key role in ensuring the College meets its safeguarding responsibilities.
Interested candidates are advised to apply early, as the vacancy will close once the right candidate is found.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to safeguarding concerns and disclosures, ensuring appropriate action is taken
- Manage and maintain accurate, confidential safeguarding records
- Support students with safeguarding and wellbeing issues to enable continued participation in learning
- Work collaboratively with parents, carers and external agencies to deliver effective support
- Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings (e.g. Child Protection, Early Help, Team Around the Family)
- Promote safeguarding and Prevent awareness across the College
- Deliver information, advice and guidance sessions to students and staff
- Support training and awareness activities in safeguarding and Prevent
- Contribute to safeguarding initiatives, campaigns and student engagement activities
About You
- Experience working with young people or vulnerable adults (e.g. education, health, youth or community setting)
- Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and current issues affecting young people
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage a caseload and prioritise effectively under pressure
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders
Please see the person specification for the full criteria.
Rewards and Benefits at Hugh Baird College
Why Join Hugh Baird College?
When you join us, you become part of a caring and supportive community that prioritises employee wellbeing, development, and recognition. Here are some of the benefits available to you:
Generous holiday allowance
Up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.
Flexible Working
We offer flexible working options depending on the business need, which can provide a better work-life balance for our employees.
Medicash
Access to Medicash’s health plans are designed to look after you and your family by boosting your access to treatment and support.
Pension Scheme
You will have access to two of the best pension schemes in the country, the Teachers' or the Local Government Pension schemes, depending on your role with us.
Professional Development
We are committed to providing continual professional development, with both formal and informal opportunities designed to enhance your skills, knowledge and career growth.
Industrial Commercial Updates
Our teachers receive 35 hours per year to choose a commercial operation to visit with a view to bringing new innovative ideas back to the College.
Reward and Recognition
Our 'Get Recognised' employee reward scheme enables continuous acknowledgement of employee contributions, and our annual staff celebration event highlights colleagues who consistently embody our values.
Lifestyle Fitness Gym
You will have discounted access to our fully-equipped and modern on-campus Lifestyle Fitness gym.
Health and Wellbeing
You will have opportunities to take part in staff groups such as yoga, walking and meditation. You will also have access to Mental Health support and a Cycle to Work scheme.
Travel
You can take advantage of discounted rail travel or bus travel, interest-free season ticket loans for public transport services and free on-campus parking.
Retail Discounts
You will have access to offers to cashback and discounts at well-known retailers.
Blue Light Card
You may be eligible to apply for a Blue Light card, giving you access to exclusive discounts.
