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Safeguarding Officer
Job Posted: 14 hours ago
Salary: £ 27,000 - 29,500 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leicester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Are you passionate about creating safe, supportive environments for young people to explore the world of work? Do you enjoy being out on the road, engaging with local businesses?
LEBC is looking for a Safeguarding Officer who's confident, proactive, and committed to ensuring safe and meaningful work placements for students. If you're ready for a dynamic, people-focused role, this opportunity could be perfect for you.
In this field-based role, you'll spend your working week visiting local employers across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Northamptonshire to conduct health, safety, and safeguarding assessment. These visits are essential before students begin their work experience placements.
You'll assess risk levels (low to high), provide guidance to employers, agree on safe job role descriptors, and promote additional LEBC services such as attending careers awareness events in schools.
Every visit is different-giving you variety, autonomy, and the chance to help students access safe and enriching work experiences.
What We Offer:
A varied, autonomous role that takes you into real working environments
Full training and support to work towards your NEBOSH General Certificate (if not already held)
A supportive and values-led organisation making tangible local impact
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (33 days total)
10% employer pension contribution
Flexible time-off-in-lieu working system
A culture that promotes teamwork, innovation, and personal development
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
IOSH Managing Safely Certificate or equivalent Health & Safety qualification (Desirable)
NEBOSH National General Certificate, or willingness to work towards it (Desirable)
Skills & Knowledge
Strong communication skills (written and verbal), including report writing and employer engagement
Ability to manage workload independently and prioritise effectively
Sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills under pressure
Competent in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Professional manner on the phone and in person
Knowledge of education developments for 14-19-year-olds (Desirable)
Experience
Minimum 6 months in a role with safeguarding responsibilities
Experience with a range of risk assessments (low to high risk settings) (Desirable)
Experience in an educational or health and safety role (Desirable)
Equal Opportunities
Must be able to recognise and challenge discrimination in all its forms
Job Details:
Home-based in Leicestershire with daily travel
Salary, £27,000 - £29,500 (depending on qualifications & experience)
Hours: Full-time, permanent (37.5 hrs/week, Monday to Friday)
10% employer pension
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Flexible TOIL system
Driving Licence & Own Vehicle - Essential
How to Apply:
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