Safeguarding Officer

# Safeguarding OfficerEmployer: Yeovil CollegeLocation: Yeovil, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: £18,192 (FTE £27,594)Posted: 21st May 2026Expires: 7th June 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1554688* Share : LinkedIn Facebook X WhatsApp Email* PrintJoin **Yeovil College** and make a real difference. We’re seeking a dedicated **Safeguarding Officer** to help protect and support our learners across the College on a **part time, term time only basis**. This role offers the chance to work in a **supportive**, fast-paced environment where your actions directly impact **student safety, wellbeing**, and **success**. Be part of a team that ensures every learner feels safe, valued, and ready to thrive.In this vital role, you’ll respond to **safeguarding** and **wellbeing** concerns, ensuring that **learners** are safe and secure both on and off campus. You’ll lead **proactive initiatives** — from workshops to online resources — promoting safety across all strands of provision, including study programmes, apprenticeships, and higher education. You’ll raise awareness of key issues such as **Prevent, County Lines, CSE,** and domestic violence, while contributing to the department’s operational plan and the College’s strategic goals. Working closely with staff, **learners**, and external agencies, you’ll provide expert **guidance**, triage and record **concerns**, complete **referrals**, and maintain accurate **safeguarding** records — helping to create a college community where every learner can feel safe, supported, and ready to succeed.**What we’re looking for:*** Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people* Proven experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including making and managing referrals to external agencies.* Excellent communication skills.* The ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing priorities* An excellent team player, demonstrating resilience and empathy* Level 2 in English and Maths or equivalent**What we offer**:* Actual Salary: **£18,192** (FTE £27,594)* **Part time** position, **30 hours per week, Term time only*** Generous pension scheme of **16.1%** support employer contributions* Staff **discount scheme** with high street and online retailers* Opportunities for professional development and **career growth*** Employee assistance programme* **Free** onsite gym* Subsidised catering facilities* Cycle to work scheme* Access to **free** staff parking**Don’t miss out!**Join **Yeovil College** and make a real difference in the lives of students as they embark on their educational journeys. **Apply now** to become a part of our dedicated and dynamic team!We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re excited about this opportunity, submit your application as soon as possible!**Safeguarding Statement**Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.#J-18808-Ljbffr…