Safeguarding Officer

Job Description

Safeguarding OfficerLocation: MSSC HQ, 202 Lambeth Road, London, SE1 7JW (Temporarily home based)Contract: Full time, PermanentSalary: £34,000Closing Date: 26th April 2021 MiddayInterviews: May 2021 (Virtual Interview)Application: Application Form (CVs will NOT be accepted) You can complete and online form by clicking apply where you will also need to submit a personal statement/cover letter in relation to the person spec & JD. (MSSC) is a leading maritime charity in lifelong learning and personal development and is the governing charity of the Sea Cadet Corps (SCC), a civilian voluntary youth organisation engaging some 15,000 young people over 400 Sea Cadet Units, throughout the UK. The SCC offers a wide range of youth opportunities with the same enduring objective - to give young people the best possible head start in life through nautical adventure and fun.We have an opportunity for a Safeguarding Officer to join our busy team. Seeking to aim high and strive for excellence in our practices to safeguard children, young people and vulnerable adults, as well as promoting the overall safety, safeguarding and welfare oaf all of our members. To support our work support this we have a number of ambitious plans and projects as we move forward, so this is an exciting time to join us!We are seeking individuals who have experience of the voluntary youth or community sector and have direct practice experience of working with children & young people in a safeguarding context. You will have experience and knowledge of statutory requirements and best practice guidance, relating to the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. You will also have sound knowledge of the statutory guidance in relation to adults who hold a position of trust.Our safeguarding team operates centrally in London where we are responsible for providing support, advice and guidance to our volunteers relating on all safeguarding matters across the UK. Our safeguarding Officers act as the lead professional in managing safeguarding casework in line with our policy, procedures and statutory requirement and best practice guidance.Whilst this is a Monday- Friday full time position, a flexible approach to work and working patterns is a must, as is the ability to work effectively and respond appropriately in challenging circumstances.For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jane Sales, Head of Safeguarding on or Stacey Attwater, Safeguarding Manager on Applications should consist of a Completed Application Form. When you click apply you will be redirected to our main site where you can complete a form. Without this, we sadly will be unable to consider your application for this role.A recruitment pack can be downloaded below detailing more information on the role.Recruitment Pack - Safeguarding Officer Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check.