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Safeguarding Administrator - Full-time

MidKent College

  • Ref:KCC-F109-3-S
  • Posted:03/05/2024
  • Pay:£23,088 - £27,225 per annum
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:19/05/2024 at 23:45
  • Interviews:5 June 2024

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MidKent College are looking to recruit a Safeguarding Administrator to work across both college sites in Gillingham and Maidstone. This new post will provide a comprehensive and efficient administrative service to the College Safeguarding Team in all aspects of safeguarding vulnerable children. 
 
The post will provide a broad range of support activities to ongoing and fixed term projects within the department and will ensure the smooth running of the office and effective internal and external liaison to contribute to the successful running of the office as a whole. The role will require the individual to interact with a multidisciplinary team in a very busy office environment, dealing with highly complex and sensitive issues, often requiring appropriate judgements to be made under minimal supervision.
 
We are committed to the safeguarding of all our students and staff. This means everyone who works here is required to actively protect them from preventable harm. Our recruitment and selection process includes background checks which will be undertaken on the successful applicant, including an enhanced DBS, and in your application you are required to demonstrate how you meet the Colleges requirements on safeguarding.
 
You will hold a NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in relevant subject (administration, customer care or IT) and have GCSE’s in Maths and English at grade 4 and above (or equivalent). 
Key skills include: Proficient in use of IT systems and applications; excellent communication skills and command of English, both written and spoken; Excellent organisational skills and with meticulous attention to detail; Ability to deal sensitively with young people, parents and visitors some of whom may be anxious or concerned; Team player with the ability to work methodically in a busy environment and meet deadlines; Ability to multi-task and meet the varying needs of the service.

Information about the federation

Every year over 6000 students from Medway, Maidstone and beyond choose MidKent College to continue their studies and prepare for their future career.

Our sparkling campuses in Maidstone and Medway boast some of the best vocational training facilities in the country as well as staff and student social zones and more. Our University Centre Maidstone campus provides a valuable higher education and professional training centre for Maidstone, including South East Institute of Technology and the College's Home Energy Centre. Additionally, in September 2024 we proudly opened Medway School of Arts in Chatham's Historic Dockyard.

All of our campuses benefit from ongoing investment programmes so that we can provide fantastic learning environments for our students.

For over 100 years we've been providing high-quality technical training and apprenticeships in a range of subject areas.

In November 2018 Ofsted rated the College as 'Good'.

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  • Address:Medway Road,
    Gillingham,
    Kent,
    ME71FN
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.