Overview
Student Services - Saf safeguarding & Wellbeing Officer
Location: Newcastle under Lyme and Stafford College sites
Details
* 2 x 30 hour posts available
* Additional Opportunity for an extra 7 hours at the Leek Campus
* Term-time working only - 38 weeks per year
* Salary: £29,480 to £32,291 (NSUP17 - NSUP20) pro rata per annum
* Actual Salary: £20,455 to 22,405 (30 hour post)
Requirements
* Has relevant experience of working with young people and the ability to relate to them, an understanding of their needs and be able to inspire them.
* Knowledge and experience of Safeguarding.
* Has a relevant level 3 qualification or job experience.
* Is self motivated, enthusiastic, ability to take responsibility, make decisions and work on own initiative.
* Ability to work as a member of a team
Main duties and responsibilities
* To work within the curriculum team to identify learners who may require support because of factors that place the learners “at risk” on their programmes.
* To work with learners and 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 taking appropriate action where necessary.
* To liaise with external agencies on behalf of the learner, where appropriate making external referrals.
What’s in it for you?
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice)
* Subsidised Gym Membership
* Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a 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 you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an e-mail and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website).
The closing date for completed applications is 9th November 2025.
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) 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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