Safeguarding Officer
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Do you have an excellent understanding of safeguarding practices and legislation? Are you passionate about safeguarding andpromoting a safe environment for everyone?
We're looking for a Safeguarding Officer to join the team at the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution. This is an excitingtime to join a growing team, you will play a key part in safeguarding transformation across the organisation.
Championing safeguarding practices and procedures, you will ensure compliance with policies and procedures, drive engagement andawareness around safeguarding, and embed a strong culture of safeguarding across all teams.
Your responsibilities will include engaging with staff, volunteers, and external stakeholders to foster a culture of safeguardingawareness.
In this role, you'll support the Designated Safeguarding Lead and maintain effective internal reporting systems. As the point ofcontact for our safeguarding recording system, CPOMS you will provide guidance and develop training materials for staff and
volunteers. Monthly reporting will be a key aspect, feeding into longer-term safeguarding planning.
Collaboration is key, as you'll work alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead to deliver comprehensive safeguarding trainingsessions. Your role will also involve liaising with external stakeholders to understand safeguarding challenges within the farming
community.
You'll take the lead in providing safeguarding support to regional teams, ensuring consistency and an increase in confidencetowards safeguarding practice across the organisation. Building relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally will
be essential to stay informed about best practices and policy changes.
What are we looking for?
Within this role you will be the point of contact for safeguarding and at the forefront of embedding change. Knowledge ofsafeguarding practices and legislation is essential. You will also need to be able to demonstrate knowledge of statutory agency
practices and multi-agency working.
We're seeking someone who can effectively distinguish between observation, facts, and information gained from others toconfidently assess risk promptly and sensitively.
Strong communication is key in this role. We're looking for someone with excellent report-writing and recording skills, capable ofarticulating findings clearly and concisely. Experience in providing safeguarding support to staff and volunteers working with
both adults and children, along with their families and carers, is essential.
Proficiency in using data recording systems and conducting data analysis is highly valued. We need someone who is organised andwho can work autonomously. Your ability to communicate and present to a diverse audience of staff and volunteers will be crucial.