SAFEGUARDING & WELLBEING OFFICER - REF 260166 Up to £27,162 p.a. (FTE up to £30,148 p.a.) We offer a competitive benefits package, including up to £3,966 per annum (FTE £4,402 per annum) in employer pension contributions 37 hours per week, working 40 weeks per year - we are happy to consider applicants who can work reduced hours across five days, provided they can commit to the core hours for this role of 09:00 am -15:40 pm, Monday to Friday. Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, friendly and supportive culture and focus on putting the student at the heart of all that we do. We value our staff and students highly, and invest heavily in their development, support and wellbeing. Situated in Leyland, Lancashire, the College is near the M6, M61 and M65 and within commuting distance of Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District. We are excited to announce a vacancy within our Safeguarding and Wellbeing team for a Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people to thrive and progress, while contributing to an exceptional team. About the Role In this role, you will provide proactive and highly effective safeguarding support to students where a safeguarding or wellbeing concern has been identified, ensuring timely and appropriate intervention. Your responsibilities will include: • Managing an assigned caseload of students. • Triaging referrals via a digital referral system. • Signposting to internal and external support services. • Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners. • Delivering both early help and crisis intervention support. • Maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and ensuring effective cross-college communication. This is a full-time role (37 hours per week), but we understand flexibility is important. We are happy to consider applicants who can work reduced hours across five days, provided they can commit to the core hours for this role of 09:00-15:40, Monday to Friday. Closing date for this post is 12 noon, Friday 30th January 2026 For further information and to apply, please visit www.runshaw.ac.uk/work-at-runshaw/current-vacancies and click on Vacancies. Alternatively, email HR@runshaw.ac.uk or call 01772 642004, quoting the vacancy reference number. Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly people with protected characteristics.