Job Description
Location: Crewe - Travelling across sites
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,250 + Car Allowance (Total package: £30,000)
We’re expanding our team due to a growing number of learners with increasing social, emotional, and mental health needs. As a result, we’re looking for a dedicated Safeguarding Officer to provide proactive, front-line safeguarding and welfare support across our Study Programme sites.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with the right experience, values, and practical safeguarding background — formal qualifications are welcomed but not essential.
About the Learners
You’ll be supporting a diverse cohort of 16–18 year olds and adult learners (19+), many of whom present with:
* High levels of vulnerability
* Mental health needs
* SEND requirements
* Drug/alcohol misuse concerns
* Self-harm or risk indicators
Study Programme groups typically include 12–14 learners per class with a Tutor and LSA, totalling around 90 learners onsite (not always attending at the same time). Some 1:1 work will also be part of the role.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the first point of contact for safeguarding and welfare concerns.
* Manage low and medium-risk safeguarding cases, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
* Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead with complex or high-risk concerns where required.
* Complete welfare checks, monitoring actions and maintaining the safety and wellbeing of learners.
* Keep clear, accurate, confidential safeguarding records in line with policy and legislation.
* Work collaboratively with Tutors, LSAs, Managers, parents/carers, and external agencies.
* Deliver safeguarding briefings or awareness sessions to staff and learners.
Experience & Skills We’re Looking For
We’re seeking the right person, with strong experience rather than specific qualifications. Ideal backgrounds include:
* Education
* Youth support
* Family outreach
* Local authority roles
* General intervention or pastoral support
You should also have:
* Experience working with vulnerable young people or young adults.
* A solid understanding of safeguarding, KCSIE, Prevent Duty, and safer working practices.
* The ability to assess risk and respond appropriately to disclosures.
* Strong communication and rapport-building skills, especially with learners who have barriers or complex needs.
* Confidence in decision-making and maintaining professional boundaries.
* Safeguarding CPD, DSL training, or willingness to complete safeguarding/apprenticeship training.
Why Work With Reed?
* Exclusive access to roles across leading FE colleges and training providers
* 1–2–1 support from a Specialist SEN Consultant (including CV help & interview prep!)
* Health Cash Plan & REED Discount Club
* Statutory Sick Pay, Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Pay
* Access to REED Learning & Development programmes
* Eye test and spectacle vouchers
If this role sounds of interest, Apply Today!