We have an exciting opportunity for a Assistant Safeguarding Officer to join our amazing team.Location : Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (with hybrid working) Salary : £33,476 per annum Band E, Level 3 (inclusive of Outer London Weighting)Term : Fixed Term until March 2025Working Hours : 35 hours per weekWe’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds.

Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world.

for progressing some safeguarding concerns and making the necessary referrals to statutory agencies where required. The Assistant Safeguarding Officer will work with Safeguarding Officers, and be supported and supervised by Safeguarding Managers.

What we are looking for in our Assistant Safeguarding Officer : Relevant experience and / or professional qualification in safeguarding / child protection / child welfare or related fieldKnowledge of the Scout Movement or similar youth organisationsAn understanding and acceptance of fundamental values of ScoutingKnowledge of the Disclosure Bodies’ processesExperience of making referrals to and engaging with statutory agenciesExperience of communicating with parents and carers regarding complex situationsThe ability to undertake risk assessmentsKey responsibilities as our Assistant Safeguarding Officer : Assessing welfare concerns affecting young people in Scouts, including children in need’ : bullying, self-harm, and other welfare concernsTaking necessary action to appropriately address welfare concerns including, informing and advising the parents / carers of children subject to referralsAssessing lower threshold safeguarding referrals, including conduct and suitability issuesMaking referrals to statutory or professional agencies in respect of allegations and concerns affecting young people and adult members in ScoutingContacting statutory agencies to gain updates and outcomes of their enquiries, to allow Safeguarding Officers to proceed with safeguarding matters and allegations.

Share Scouting updates with statutory agenciesOperating within UK legislation and statutory guidance in relation to young people within Scouts, and adults who hold a Position of TrustProviding support and guidance to Scout volunteer managers to enable them to implement a local response to welfare concerns and allegations regarding adults and young people in Scouting, including supporting the suspension process where appropriateAs our Assistant Safeguarding Officer in return, we offer you : Work in a way that suits you, your role and your departmentBe proud to say you’re part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)Plenty of opportunity for learning and development28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two yearsFour extra days to look after your family when they need youThree extra days over ChristmasWe are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer Maternity / Paternity LeaveFlexible working hoursStore Discount at our Scout Store other online benefitsStudy and volunteer leaveDon’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click Apply’ now! Closing date for applications : by 11 : 59pm on Wednesday 5th June Interviews will be held in-person at Gilwell Park on Wednesday 19th June 2024 The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. Strictly no agencies.

Last updated : 2024-05-21