Safeguarding Practitioner

Safeguarding Practitioner I'm currently supporting a fantastic organisation that is looking to bring on board an experienced Safeguarding Practitioner to join its dedicated Safeguarding team. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about safeguarding, student welfare and making a real difference in the lives of young people and vulnerable adults. You'll play a key role in supporting individuals with additional needs, complex circumstances and safeguarding concerns, helping them stay safe and achieve their goals. What you'll be doing: Managing a complex caseload of safeguarding and welfare concerns, assessing risks and providing appropriate interventions. Responding to safeguarding referrals, undertaking assessments and developing safety plans. Providing direct support to young people and vulnerable adults, including young carers and individuals with additional needs. Working closely with internal teams, parents, carers and external agencies to coordinate effective support. Attending multi-agency safeguarding meetings and making informed decisions around risk and appropriate referrals. Maintaining accurate safeguarding records and ensuring concerns are managed in line with relevant legislation and statutory guidance. Supporting individuals experiencing crisis situations and helping them access the support they need. What we're looking for: Previous experience in safeguarding, welfare, youth work or a similar support-focused role. A strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, guidance and current issues affecting children and vulnerable adults. Experience managing safeguarding concerns, assessing risk and identifying appropriate interventions. Excellent communication, organisation and record-keeping skills. Confidence working with external agencies and professionally challenging concerns where necessary. A proactive, resilient and compassionate approach, with a genuine commitment to safeguarding and welfare. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle, as travel between sites is required. Location: South Gloucestershire Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm | Friday, 9am-4:30pm Salary: Hourly Rate If you're interested or would like to find out more, feel free to message me directly or email me! Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited. Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Business.