Safeguarding and Welfare Officer
We have an exciting opportunity for a part time Safeguarding and Welfare Officer to join the team on a term time only basis (22.2 hours a week, 39 weeks per year). In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £31,220-£33,285 per annum pro rata.
We are a high-achieving college who attract around 2,800 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.
Organisation
Brockenhurst College
Curriculum/Support Area
Safeguarding & Welfare
Contract Type
Permanent
Employment Basis
Term time only, part time hours
Contracted working hours
22.2
Location
Brockenhurst College
Salary
£31,220- £33,285 pro rater
Closing date
19/10/2025
About the role:
As the Safeguarding and Welfare Officer, you will provide exemplary safeguarding of students and facilitate the necessary support to enable them to ensure they stay safe and healthy, removing any barriers to allow them to make good progress.
Responsibilities as our Safeguarding and Welfare Officer will include:
* Serving as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead referring, reporting and recording any concerns
* Supporting and managing safeguarding referrals that are triaged and directed for intervention and swiftly action
* Reporting safeguarding and welfare concerns to the Safeguarding and Welfare Manager and assist with supporting learners.
* Working closely with all stakeholders and external agencies to support the needs of the college learners and ensure they stay safe, attending meetings where necessary
* Overseeing a caseload of students who require safeguarding and welfare support
* Working dynamically and efficiently to manage safeguarding and welfare caseloads and monitor their provision
* Attending meetings to share information and concerns about individual students, to enable a holistic approach
* Monitoring, recording and reporting on student's online activities to enable any preventative action to be taken to ensure they stay safe and are well educated about potential risks
As our Safeguarding and Welfare Officer, you'll ideally have:
* GCSE English and Maths – grade C/4 or above.
* Professional qualification in relevant area – teaching, social work, youth work, mental health nursing, counselling, children's residential care and/or other children's services roles.
* Proven track record of supporting young people with complex mental health or welfare needs.
* Previous experience of working with young people.
* Knowledge and understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguarding Children.
* The ability to build and maintain stable, productive and appropriate relationships with young people and parents/carers.
Benefits:
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.
* On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time
* Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Free eye care vouchers
* Free secure onsite parking
* Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
* Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
* Weekly staff football
If you feel you are the right candidate for this Safeguarding and Welfare Officer role, then please click 'apply' now We'd love to hear from you
Closing Date: 19 October 2025
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.