Safeguarding Administrator

• Location: Nottingham
• Job Type: Full-time (Temp)
• Salary: £13ph
• Hours: 09:00-17:00 (Mon-Fri)

Reed are collaborating with a client who are seeking a dedicated Safeguarding Administrator to provide essential administrative support within their Safeguarding Team. This role involves handling highly confidential and sensitive information and requires someone with a strong administrative background, excellent organisational skills, and a deep commitment to safeguarding principles.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Administer the DBS system, ensuring accurate data collection and storage.
• Serve as a central point of contact for the Safeguarding Team, managing enquiries, emails, messages, and postal communications.
• Arrange meetings, manage bookings, and assist in the preparation and distribution of documents and training materials.
• Maintain and develop office systems to ensure effective functioning and information retrieval, including producing statistical reports as required.
• Support licensed individuals with DBS applications and renewals and provide guidance on general DBS queries.
• Minute Safeguarding Planning Meetings and other relevant sessions as directed.
• Assist in the production and distribution of a quarterly Safeguarding Newsletter.
• Support the Training Manager in maintaining records of training sessions and preparing reports.
• Provide internal hospitality and manage external bookings for various team members.
• Contribute to the overall administration of services.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• GCSEs or equivalent, including English and Maths.
• Proven administrative experience and organisational skills.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and internet use.
• Skills in audio typing and minute taking.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Numeracy skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Resilient, empathetic, and able to handle the impact of safeguarding matters.

Desirable:

• Qualification in shorthand/Minute Taking (Level 3 CDP).
• Experience in a safeguarding setting and direct contact with service users.
• Experience processing DBS applications online and managing e-based booking systems.
• Completed recognised multi-agency safeguarding training (level 1).
• Experience in a statutory agency involved in safeguarding.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive and respectful working environment.