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Safeguarding & Vulnerable Persons Coordinator

Salary: £32,107 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Location: Ocean Housing Ltd

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you have the skills and resilience to support some of the most vulnerable individuals in our communities? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Neighbourhood Services team as a Safeguarding & Vulnerable Persons Coordinator.

In this vital role, you’ll lead on safeguarding and vulnerable persons cases across the Ocean Group, including high-risk situations such as domestic abuse. You’ll be the go-to expert for advice and guidance, ensuring referrals are managed promptly and effectively, and that every customer receives a service that is compassionate, professional, and empowering.

What you’ll do

• Take ownership of safeguarding and vulnerable persons cases, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice.
• Act as a key representative at MARAC, MAPPA, and other statutory meetings.
• Build strong partnerships with agencies such as GPs, Mental Health Services, Social Care, Age UK, and First Light.
• Embed a safeguarding culture across Ocean Housing and deliver training to colleagues.
• Provide accurate reporting and data to support strategic decisions and continuous improvement.

What we’re looking for

• A Level or equivalent Level 3 qualification (Safeguarding Level 2 desirable).
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Children Act, Domestic Abuse Act, and Equality Act.
• Experience managing high-risk cases and making safeguarding referrals for adults and children.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Resilience and empathy to handle sensitive disclosures and challenging situations.

Why join Ocean Housing?

We value our people and offer a supportive, inclusive environment where you can thrive. Our benefits include:

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Company Pension with 4% employer contribution and death-in-service benefit
• Health Cash Plan (including dental and optical cover)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Mileage paid at HMRC rates

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to make a lasting impact. If you’re ready to take on a role that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

?? Key Dates:

• Closing Date: Sunday 4th January 2026 (midnight)
• Interview Date: Monday 12th January 2026 (Face-to-face at Stennack House)

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications—so apply soon!

Ocean Housing Ltd is a not for profit, charitable registered provider of social and affordable housing, with a stock of over 4,700 properties throughout Cornwall. We are part of the Cornwall Homechoice ‘Choice Based Lettings’ scheme.

At Ocean we believe affordable housing is not just about the buildings, but about the people who turn them into homes. We provide a wide range of services to our residents, helping them to make the most of their homes and the communities they live in.