Deputy Safeguarding Officer

The College is seeking applications for a Deputy Safeguarding Officer, fixed term for 9 months at our Limavady Campus.  The postholder will assist the Safeguarding Officer to ensure an effective and efficient listening ear service to all College students and to provide advice and guidance to staff as appropriate. The Deputy Safeguarding Officer will assist the Safeguarding Officer in the effective operation of the Health & Welfare function relating to Student Services. CONTRACT INFORMATION DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER The College welcomes applications from applicants with a disability.  Applicants with a disability are encouraged to visit the College website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/ which provides accessibility information on College facilities. SAFEGUARDING & EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Under the provision of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007 this post is deemed to be a regulated position and a check will be carried out against the Barred List for Children. The College is committed to equal opportunities and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society in particular applicants from the Protestant Community. RESERVE LIST There is a possibility that a reserve list will be retained if more applicants are deemed suitable than posts exist. In the event the successful candidate fails to take up the post or if the post is vacated within 12 months of the appointment date, or if another vacancy arises within 12 months the post may be offered to the next person on the reserve list.