Cadet Safeguarding Support Worker
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Aldershot or Edinburgh/ Hybrid |
| Area | Uk-wide, UK |
| Sector | Niche |
| Salary | £190 Per Day |
| Start Date | November 4th, 2025 |
| Advertiser | Ashley Price |
| Job Ref | 7210-PSR1JP00096524 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DBS/DS |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Cadet Safeguarding Support Worker to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be based in Aldershot or Edinburgh/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
- Work in a child centred way – promoting the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, above other factors at all times.
- Act as a point of contact for safeguarding disclosures, concerns, and referrals, providing advice and mentorship to others.
- Liaise with external agencies and statutory authorities as needed, capturing and sharing sensitive information appropriately.
- Review, Process and Update Online Safeguarding Casework Management System.
- Present a summary of new referrals in a daily triage meeting to collaboratively identify next steps.
- Maintain full and accurate records.
- Support the submission of referrals to the Disclosure and Barring Service, Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scotland, or Access Northern Ireland.
- Provide administrative support to Case Workers, booking transport, arranging meetings, taking minutes etc.
- Seek and engage with opportunities for professional development.
- Understand and abide by relevant data protection legislation and regulations, especially the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation, in relation to safeguarding casework.
Essential Criteria:
- The ideal candidate will have experience of front-line child protection intervention and/or risk assessment of perpetrators of abuse.
- They will also ideally have experience operating in a fast paced administrative role in organisations such as Children Services, NHS, Police or Youth Offending Teams.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Work in a child centred way – promoting the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, above other factors at all times.
