Assistant Safeguarding Officer Location: York (Hybrid)Salary: 39,000 - 41,000 D.O.EContract: PermanentHours: 35hrs per weekYolk Recruitment Public Sector and Not-for-Profit division is proud to be partnering with a long-established faith-based organisation, in the search for an experienced Safeguarding Officer on a permanent basis.Key ResponsibilitiesThe appointed Assistant Safeguarding Officer will: Provide advice, information, guidance, and direction where there are concerns about children and young people and adults where there are welfare concerns or where there may be a risk.Appropriately identify concerns that constitute a safeguarding concern and ensure they are responded to in accordance with Safeguarding Guidance, Safeguarding Code of Practice, and other statutory guidelines.Undertake risk assessments with individuals who are part of or seeking to be part of the organisations related activities, who may pose a risk to others/self. Assessments to be effective in preventing further harm and are informed by national training and tools, including offering relevant support to those persons involved.Where needed, to manage risk, implement a Safety Plan with agreed review points that reflect the assessed risk level.Review existing risk assessments and safety plans, as required, with those known to be a risk to children, young people and/or vulnerable adults.Provide advice on the possibility of employment or redeployment of those with convictions or continuing unresolved co