Overview
Student Services - Safeguarding & Wellbeing Officer
Location: Newcastle under Lyme and Stafford College sites
2 x 30 hour posts available. Additional opportunity for an extra 7 hours at the Leek Campus. These roles are term-time working only - 38 weeks per year.
Salary: £29,480 to £32,291 (NSUP17 - NSUP20) pro rata per annum (depending on skills and experience). Actual Salary: £20,455 to 22,405 (30 hour post).
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections, including recognition of our contribution towards Local Skills Needs under EIF.
The inspection praised all areas of the College\'s provision and acknowledged NSCG\'s staff as professional, friendly, supportive and responsive to learners\' needs. NSCG is a great place to work and study.
The group is currently home to over 6,500 full-time students with around 2,000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 Apprentices and work with over 850 employers. Our Sixth Form provision is well regarded for academic achievement and excellence.
Responsibilities
* To work within the curriculum team to identify learners who may require support because of factors placing them at risk on their programmes.
* To work with learners and the curriculum team to negotiate an appropriate plan of action to reduce these risk factors.
* To act as an independent, impartial advisor on learner-related matters, acting as an advocate for the learner where appropriate.
* To arrange and implement regular one-to-one reviews with learners from the caseload.
* To follow the College\'s safeguarding procedure and take appropriate action where necessary.
* To liaise with external agencies on behalf of the learner, where appropriate, making external referrals.
Required Skills and Experience
* Has relevant experience of working with young people and the ability to relate to them, with an understanding of their needs and the ability to inspire them.
* Knowledge and experience of safeguarding.
* Has a relevant level 3 qualification or equivalent job experience.
* Is self-motivated, enthusiastic, able to take responsibility, make decisions and work on own initiative.
* Ability to work as a member of a team.
What\'s in it for you?
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice)
* Subsidised gym membership
* Excellent training and development opportunities (dedicated budget)
* Staff parking available
* Health-related benefits including subsidised health scheme
* On-site restaurant facilities and free early morning coffee/tea and toast
How to apply
To apply for the role of Safeguarding & Wellbeing Officer please click \'Apply Now\' to complete an online application form. If applying via a jobs board, you will receive an email and link that will take you to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website.
The closing date for completed applications is 9th November 2025.
This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college-based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
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