Safeguarding Administrator

Location: Here East or another Scope office with flexibility to work from the office and from home.

The role

Link to job description

We’re looking for an experienced administrator to join our Safeguarding team. You will provide full administrative support to the team and other key stakeholders as required. We need someone with an enthusiastic, outcome-focused attitude and approach to supporting colleagues.

You will:

• Support the Safeguarding team with incoming queries, directing them to the appropriate member of the team
• Keep safeguarding records and systems up to date and accurate
• Provide administrative support related to safeguarding training delivery and compliance
• Support the team with administrative tasks related to Designated Safeguarding Leads
• Work flexibly as required supporting colleagues on projects and work activity
• Support the review and updating of our current administrative processes in the Safeguarding Team
• Support the team with reviewing safeguarding documents and ensuring safeguarding documents are accessible
• Positively support and champion safeguarding across the organisation

For more information about the role’s responsibilities, and the skills and experience required please use the link to job description above.

About you

Previous administrative experience is essential, as well as a basic understanding of safeguarding best practice and legislation.

You will have:

• Previous administrative experience
• A basic understanding of safeguarding best practice and legislation
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop professional relationships
• Excellent written English skills
• Experience and ability to use Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Ability to learn and use a variety of IT software

Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.

We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of an equal future for disabled people.

Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair

By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.

Disabled candidates

We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.

Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please email recruitment@scope.org.uk. You can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.

We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.

You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.

Scope benefits

We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
• Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
• Company pension
• Excellent training and career development
• Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
• Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.