Job Title: Safeguarding Officer (Nights)
Location: Hartpury, Gloucester GL19 3BE
Salary: £29,000
Job type: Full-time. Permanent. 40 hours per week (Flexible working hours)
About us:
Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research.
The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.
About the Role:
- You will support the Assistant Head of Safeguarding and Wellbeing to ensure that Hartpury fulfils all of its statutory duties with regard to the safeguarding of children and adults at risk.
- You will enhance the experience of students in residential halls, developing a sense of community and providing safeguarding and wellbeing support in a sensitive and empathic manner.
- Form trusted relationships with our students, supporting them whilst raising awareness of how young people can keep themselves and others safe. This will involve awareness raising sessions with students.
- Working an average of 40 hours per week on a rolling rota basis of four nights on, four nights off with some flexibility over start and finish times.
About you:
- Hold a minimum of a Safeguarding Level 3 qualification.
- Experience of working with young people in an education setting.
- Experience of managing student wellbeing and pastoral concerns.
- Passionate about supporting young people to succeed and overcome challenges.
- Ability to maintain positive relationships with students and other adults.
What we offer:
- 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
- Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
- Employee Discounts Scheme
- Onsite fitness facilities
- Support for continuous professional development
- Flexible working opportunities available
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
If you are interested, please click on the APPLY button to complete the application form via our website.
Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Safeguarding Co-ordinator, Student Safeguarding Manager, Student Support Manager, Student Safeguarding Officer, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Student Support Coordinator, Administrator, Child Protection Officer, Child Protection Coordinator, Student Protection Manager, School Safeguarding may all be considered for this role.
