Safeguarding Officer
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £41,771.00 to £45,091.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | Harlow, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Essex County Fire & Rescue Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | req373 |
Summary
Job Title: Safeguarding Officer
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 37*
Salary: £41,771.00 - £45,091.00
Location: North West Essex
Closing Date: 8th March 2026
The Role
The Safeguarding Department is a dynamic and high achieving department. This is a collaborative, positive and rewarding opportunity working within the communities of Essex, engaging with our most vulnerable members of society, following up high risk safeguarding concerns using a person-centred approach and ensuring efficient and effective case work which results in positive behaviour change
This role offers an excellent opportunity to continue to develop partnership working and sustainable initiatives that promote the reduction of risk of harm within the community.
If you think you can make a positive difference, are self-motivated with experience of working with vulnerable people, partner agencies and within the community, have excellent communication skills, are naturally inclusive and collaborative, this could be the role for you.
We have enclosed the role profile and person specification which provides more details including essential criteria for the position.
If you are excited by the opportunities to be part of our Safeguarding Team and think you can make a positive difference to our people and communities, we would love to hear from you.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for these opportunities, you must:
Role Specific -Level 3 standard of education (e.g. A Level) or equivalent experience
Vehicle driving licence
How to apply
You will be required to submit a CV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria detailed below:
Experience working with and supporting Vulnerable People.
Experienced in creating working partnerships to offer a Person-Centred Approach
Able to work with communities and/or partners to mitigate risk
Excellent interpersonal skills, communicates professionally and develops constructive working relationships.
Able to work on own initiative without constant supervision.
Able to communicate effectively and professionally and remain calm and polite under pressure.
Is approachable and confident in developing team members to acquire skills and experience.
You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count of your supporting statement should not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications) should you wish. Your CV and additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).
This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 37*
Salary: £41,771.00 - £45,091.00
Location: North West Essex
Closing Date: 8th March 2026
The Role
The Safeguarding Department is a dynamic and high achieving department. This is a collaborative, positive and rewarding opportunity working within the communities of Essex, engaging with our most vulnerable members of society, following up high risk safeguarding concerns using a person-centred approach and ensuring efficient and effective case work which results in positive behaviour change
This role offers an excellent opportunity to continue to develop partnership working and sustainable initiatives that promote the reduction of risk of harm within the community.
If you think you can make a positive difference, are self-motivated with experience of working with vulnerable people, partner agencies and within the community, have excellent communication skills, are naturally inclusive and collaborative, this could be the role for you.
We have enclosed the role profile and person specification which provides more details including essential criteria for the position.
If you are excited by the opportunities to be part of our Safeguarding Team and think you can make a positive difference to our people and communities, we would love to hear from you.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for these opportunities, you must:
Role Specific -Level 3 standard of education (e.g. A Level) or equivalent experience
Vehicle driving licence
How to apply
You will be required to submit a CV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria detailed below:
Experience working with and supporting Vulnerable People.
Experienced in creating working partnerships to offer a Person-Centred Approach
Able to work with communities and/or partners to mitigate risk
Excellent interpersonal skills, communicates professionally and develops constructive working relationships.
Able to work on own initiative without constant supervision.
Able to communicate effectively and professionally and remain calm and polite under pressure.
Is approachable and confident in developing team members to acquire skills and experience.
You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count of your supporting statement should not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications) should you wish. Your CV and additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).
This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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