Safeguarding and Welfare Officer
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | from £30,000 pro rata + tax free bonus |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 March 2026 |
| Location: | Northamptonshire, NN1 |
| Company: | HIT Training Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG4335-FR1510278NorSAWO |
Summary
Safeguarding and Welfare Officer
Location: Remote with occasional travel
Hours: Part-time - 24 hours a week over 5 days.
Salary: From £30,000 pro rata + Excellent Benefits + Tax-free bonus
Report into: Inclusion and Quality Improvement Manager
We are looking for a dedicated Safeguarding and Welfare Officer to join The Opportunity Provider (TOP) and play a vital role in ensuring the safety and welfare of our learners. You will help us create a secure, supportive environment where every apprentice can thrive.
What You’ll Be Doing
Manage and respond to safeguarding and welfare concerns, ensuring referrals are made promptly to external agencies, where appropriate.
Maintain effective systems for recognising, recording and acting upon safeguarding concerns.
Implement appropriate information‑sharing systems and partnership working with external agencies.
Ensure all staff, including delivery partners and employers where relevant, understand their safeguarding responsibilities.
Liaise with internal colleagues to ensure risks are mitigated and concerns are managed effectively.
Audit, monitor and support the welfare of learners under 25, including children and NEETs, ensuring appropriate engagement with parents, carers, and guardians where required.
Share safeguarding and welfare information with key stakeholders to promote best practice, ensure teams remain informed, and embed safeguarding into apprenticeship delivery.
Support the design and implementation of safeguarding and Prevent training for internal teams.
Provide quarterly updates to apprentices, parents / guardians and employers on safeguarding, prevent and british value themes to keep them informed.
Maintain and update safeguarding, Prevent, and welfare policies and internal guidance to ensure compliance with legislation (this includes the Prevent Action Plan).
Monitor and manage the Single Central Register.
Produce Quarterly Board reports and annual safeguarding reviews.
What You’ll Bring
We’re seeking a confident and professional individual with the following skills and experience:
In-depth knowledge of safeguarding legislation, including Keeping Children Safe in Education and Prevent.
Completion of recognised Designated Safeguarding Officer training at Level 3.
Strong ability to assess and evaluate safeguarding risks, identifying threats and taking appropriate action.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive and complex information.
Experience collaborating with internal teams, external agencies, and senior leaders to create a safe and supportive environment.
A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple priorities.
Emotional intelligence, empathy, and the ability to build trust with learners, staff, and external partners.
Commitment to continuous professional development and staying up to date with safeguarding and Prevent legislation.
Perks & Benefits
We offer a competitive starting salary from £30,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and work-life balance. Highlights include:
Quarterly tax-free bonuses when company targets are achieved.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with an extra day off for your birthday.
Holiday buy/sell scheme for up to five additional days.
Fully funded access to professional development courses, qualifications, and certifications aligned with your career goals.
Personalised development plans and regular coaching to support your progression.
Healthcare cash plan, dental plan, employee assistance programmes, and 24/7 GP access.
Enhanced sick pay and life insurance for added peace of mind.
Why Work With TOP Training?
At TOP, our mission is simple: Upskilling Businesses. Changing Lives.
We’re driven by our core values:
What we do matters: Every day, we strive to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others.
Everybody matters: Our people and our customers are at the heart of everything we do.
Our experience matters: We use our knowledge and passion to build a better future.
Working together matters: Through teamwork and collaboration, we make outstanding happen.
Our profit matters: When we build success together, everyone wins.
We’re proud to be an employee-owned company, a Disability Confident Employer, and a Living Wage Employer. We’re committed to sustainability, inclusion, and excellence in training. Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of apprenticeship delivery and talent acquisition.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, as we are dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
Location: Remote with occasional travel
Hours: Part-time - 24 hours a week over 5 days.
Salary: From £30,000 pro rata + Excellent Benefits + Tax-free bonus
Report into: Inclusion and Quality Improvement Manager
We are looking for a dedicated Safeguarding and Welfare Officer to join The Opportunity Provider (TOP) and play a vital role in ensuring the safety and welfare of our learners. You will help us create a secure, supportive environment where every apprentice can thrive.
What You’ll Be Doing
Manage and respond to safeguarding and welfare concerns, ensuring referrals are made promptly to external agencies, where appropriate.
Maintain effective systems for recognising, recording and acting upon safeguarding concerns.
Implement appropriate information‑sharing systems and partnership working with external agencies.
Ensure all staff, including delivery partners and employers where relevant, understand their safeguarding responsibilities.
Liaise with internal colleagues to ensure risks are mitigated and concerns are managed effectively.
Audit, monitor and support the welfare of learners under 25, including children and NEETs, ensuring appropriate engagement with parents, carers, and guardians where required.
Share safeguarding and welfare information with key stakeholders to promote best practice, ensure teams remain informed, and embed safeguarding into apprenticeship delivery.
Support the design and implementation of safeguarding and Prevent training for internal teams.
Provide quarterly updates to apprentices, parents / guardians and employers on safeguarding, prevent and british value themes to keep them informed.
Maintain and update safeguarding, Prevent, and welfare policies and internal guidance to ensure compliance with legislation (this includes the Prevent Action Plan).
Monitor and manage the Single Central Register.
Produce Quarterly Board reports and annual safeguarding reviews.
What You’ll Bring
We’re seeking a confident and professional individual with the following skills and experience:
In-depth knowledge of safeguarding legislation, including Keeping Children Safe in Education and Prevent.
Completion of recognised Designated Safeguarding Officer training at Level 3.
Strong ability to assess and evaluate safeguarding risks, identifying threats and taking appropriate action.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive and complex information.
Experience collaborating with internal teams, external agencies, and senior leaders to create a safe and supportive environment.
A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple priorities.
Emotional intelligence, empathy, and the ability to build trust with learners, staff, and external partners.
Commitment to continuous professional development and staying up to date with safeguarding and Prevent legislation.
Perks & Benefits
We offer a competitive starting salary from £30,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and work-life balance. Highlights include:
Quarterly tax-free bonuses when company targets are achieved.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with an extra day off for your birthday.
Holiday buy/sell scheme for up to five additional days.
Fully funded access to professional development courses, qualifications, and certifications aligned with your career goals.
Personalised development plans and regular coaching to support your progression.
Healthcare cash plan, dental plan, employee assistance programmes, and 24/7 GP access.
Enhanced sick pay and life insurance for added peace of mind.
Why Work With TOP Training?
At TOP, our mission is simple: Upskilling Businesses. Changing Lives.
We’re driven by our core values:
What we do matters: Every day, we strive to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others.
Everybody matters: Our people and our customers are at the heart of everything we do.
Our experience matters: We use our knowledge and passion to build a better future.
Working together matters: Through teamwork and collaboration, we make outstanding happen.
Our profit matters: When we build success together, everyone wins.
We’re proud to be an employee-owned company, a Disability Confident Employer, and a Living Wage Employer. We’re committed to sustainability, inclusion, and excellence in training. Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of apprenticeship delivery and talent acquisition.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, as we are dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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