Overview
Location: Northbrook (Shoreham) Campus, part of the Chichester College group
Salary: £26,716 - £29,196 per annum pro rata (i.e. £20,995.11 - £22,944.05) and location-based considerations. Work Pattern: 35 hours per week, 36 weeks per year
Is this opportunity a good fit? Read the information below for details.
As our College Community Support Officer at our Shoreham campus, you will be an integral member of the College Safeguarding and Wellbeing Team working alongside our Nurses, Counsellors and Support staff to ensure all our learners have the opportunity to experience our college in a safe and secure environment.
What you’ll do
* Provide first response to incidents across the College site.
* Be aware of areas of concern and assist managers or appropriate College staff to adopt a collaborative problem-solving approach, implement de-escalation techniques and restorative justice.
* Liaise with curriculum and support teams to provide advice, guidance and holistic support to students and staff.
* Promote positive behaviour in line with the College’s core values.
* Maintain accurate records.
* Liaise with external organisations as appropriate (e.g., contribution to internal events for road safety, wellbeing and e-safety).
* Where applicable, work with CCTV and radio links or watch schemes to provide proactive, regularly assisted support across the College and in the local community.
* Support the transportation of students to and from the train station, working with station staff to promote positive behaviour.
What we’re looking for
* GCSE Maths and English Language or equivalent at C grade or above
* Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area (e.g., Coaching, Health and Social Care, Youth Work)
* Experience of working with young people (including 14-19 year olds) and vulnerable adults
* Experience of working with challenging behaviour
* Experience in delivering training in the workplace
* Knowledge of Microsoft applications, including databases
* Knowledge of safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults, including Prevent
Other details
* Closing date: 25 August 2025
* Interview date: 11 September 2025 (interviews will be held at Northbrook College, West Durrington)
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* The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include checks of the barred lists and overseas checks. References and safeguarding checks are pursued to ensure suitability to work with young people.
* As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
* We are an equal opportunities employer.
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* Temporary
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