Alpha International · 1 month ago
HTB Safeguarding Assistant
Cromwell, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelAlpha International is seeking a HTB Safeguarding Assistant to provide high-quality administrative support to the Group Safeguarding Lead and the wider HTB Group. The role includes managing compliance dashboards, assisting with safeguarding training, and maintaining accurate safeguarding records while ensuring effective communication of policies and procedures.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Manage the Dashboard (an app to measure and report compliance) for the 6 sites
Manage safer recruitment across the entities
Assist with safeguarding training
Assist with the management of concerns raised
Key part of the safeguarding working group (and note taker)
Assist with Focus preparations and part of the safeguarding team at the event
Any Other Duties As Required By The Line Manager
Maintain accurate and confidential safeguarding records in line with data protection requirements
Assist in preparing reports, documentation, and compliance audits
Support the Safeguarding Lead in managing safeguarding concerns and referrals
Liaise with internal teams and external agencies as directed
Ensure safeguarding policies are up to date and communicated effectively
Assist with staff training coordination and safeguarding awareness campaigns
Track safeguarding incidents and produce regular reports for management
Help monitor compliance with statutory and organizational safeguarding requirements
Qualification
Required
Sets the highest example in living out our organisational Values at all times
Treats all colleagues with respect, irrespective of background and role, and sets the expectation of the same behaviour from all team members
Creates a culture of trust and empowerment through which all team members are able to learn and grow without fear of failure or negative consequences
Is prepared to speak the truth in love and encourages openness and honest communication
Continuously seeks opportunities for growth - for the entity, the team, and every individual
Is prayerful in setting ambitious targets
Works well with all fellow team members and seeks opportunities to support and serve them
Seeks to adopt a positive attitude to change, even when it is not fully understood
Always seeks to demonstrate high levels of commitment and flexibility
Regularly asks for feedback and looks for opportunities to learn from others and continually improve their work
Shows awareness and respect for different viewpoints
Keeps going, even when it is hard, but seeks appropriate help when necessary
Highly IT literate and proficient with common applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint as well as web-based applications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to write detailed and accurate minutes of meetings, format and proof-read documents
High level of initiative and ability to work independently and prioritise workload
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to build and maintain relationships with external individuals and organisations
Ability to work in a team within a pressured environment, working to tight deadlines
Ability to work methodically and accurately showing attention to detail
Ability to deal sensitively and professionally with survivors of abuse and other vulnerable groups
Ability to collect and collate information and data and handle this in line with GDPR requirements
Preferred
Experience of office and administrative work
Experience of meeting planning
Experience of minute taking, including meetings regarding complex matters
Experience of dealing with enquiries from members of the public
Evidence of dealing with confidential and sensitive material
Evidence of collaborative working as part of a team
Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding within the Church of England and safer recruitment processes desirable
Company
Alpha International
Millions of people have tried Alpha in 169 countries, and it has been translated into 112 different languages.
London, England, GB
51-200 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bonnie Yule-Kuehne
Global CCO, Executive Director EMEA and Latin America
Regina Bergeron
Global Chief Development Officer (CDO)
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