Safeguarding Officer

Title: Safeguarding Officer Location: Gilwell Park, E4 7QW (with Hybrid working ) 1 day present in office per week; that includes in person Team Meetings/Trainings Salary: £39,560.00 Band F, Level 3 (Inclusive of Outer London Weighting) Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) The Role We are are seeking to appoint a full time Safeguarding Officer to join the team on a permanent basis, working on safeguarding, welfare and vetting cases as part of the delivery of Safe Scouting across the UK. The post is based at Gilwell Park, London. As part of the Safeguarding Team, you would be responsible for giving support and advice to local volunteer managers in responding to concerns affecting the safety and welfare of young people; for progressing safeguarding, welfare and vetting referrals, assessing risk; and making the necessary referrals to statutory agencies where required. You would be able to manage a caseload and adhere to deadlines and procedural expectations in a fast-paced environment. As our Safeguarding Officer, the Key responsibilities are: Assess safeguarding allegations made against those involved in Scouting''s work including young people Assess suitability of leaders where adverse information is shown on disclosure checks To operate within statutory guidance (UK wide) in relation to adults who hold a Position of Trust Provide support and guidance to senior volunteer managers What we are looking for in our Safeguarding Officer: Good interpersonal ..... full job details .....