JOB TITLE: Safeguarding and Welfare Advisor LOCATION: Cambridge HOURS: 30 hours (38 weeks - term-time plus two weeks, Monday to Friday) SALARY: £19,389 - £20,367 (£27,310 - £28,688 FTE) Safeguarding is at the heart of all that we do, and the successful postholder will be a Designated Safeguarding Officer responsible for their own caseload, be able to identify concerns, put support in place as well as maintaining accurate records. CWA prides itself on the way we support our students, regardless of their backgrounds and personal circumstances. Safeguarding and Welfare Advisors are a critical part of the support in place, providing support and guidance that focuses on safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing challenges faced by students. In this role, you will serve as a Designated Safeguarding Officer within the CWA Safeguarding team at our Cambridge campus. Your responsibilities will include assessing risks to students, delivering appropriate support, maintaining accurate, up-to-date safeguarding records, and working in accordance with college policies and statutory guidelines. You will work collaboratively with students, staff, and external agencies to ensure students receive the support they need to overcome their challenges. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in a similar or related role, an understanding of the safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing issues affecting young people, previous experience in supporting young people (ideally aged 16-19), and liaising with external agencies. A full Level 3 qualification or above is required for this role. As well as Level 2 English and Math (GCSE AC, 9-4) or a willingness to obtain these qualifications. This position offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated and supportive team, as well as access to excellent CPD opportunities to keep your knowledge and skills current. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 3:30pm, over 38 weeks per year. We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving safeguarding team and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength. We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight knit and supportive teams. BENEFITS We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff, plus five College closure days, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme, discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development. Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates. To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit www.cwa.ac.uk. For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Julie Robinson on Julie.Robinson@cwa.ac.uk Closing date for receipt of all applications 12noon, Friday 31 October 2025 Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 07 November 2025 Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words. We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application. Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews. CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme. CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply. Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk). CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date. No agencies please