Safeguarding Adviser
Proposed interview date: 26th January 2026
Optimistic – Equity – Kindness – Innovation – Collaboration
Derby College Group (DCG) are seeking a proactive and considered individual to join our great Safeguarding team as a Safeguarding Advisor at our amazing Broomfield Hall Campus.
The Opportunity
This role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable students by safeguarding those at risk of harm in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. The position enables the postholder to take a proactive lead in identifying concerns, implementing positive and timely interventions, and coordinating effective support. By liaising closely with external agencies and internal teams, the role plays a pivotal part in ensuring students’ safety, well-being, and access to learning. It is an opportunity to work at the heart of safeguarding practice, helping students overcome barriers, achieve their potential, and build a secure foundation for future success.
For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click here.
About you
You are an organised and compassionate professional with strong communication skills, able to engage effectively with students, colleagues, and external partners at all levels. You work confidently both independently and as part of a team, managing records accurately and maintaining a high level of organisation in a busy environment. With experience supporting vulnerable young people and a sound understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures, you are committed to promoting student safety, well-being, and inclusion. You bring a student-focused approach, gained through experience in service-oriented environments, and demonstrate empathy and cultural awareness when working with students from diverse social, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. You have experience of teamwork and an understanding of the further education sector, alongside the required qualifications in mental health support, or a clear commitment to working towards them. Driven by continuous professional development, you are motivated to make a positive difference in the lives of young people and support them to succeed.
For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click here.
The Benefits
- 34 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur) pro rata
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.9% employer contribution
- Free onsite parking
- Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
- TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
- Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
- Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
- Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
- Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
- Continuous development and progression opportunities
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.
Safeguarding statement
DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
If you require visa sponsorship
Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
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