Job Title: Safeguarding and Welfare Officer (Maternity Cover)
Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD
Department: Student Services
Reporting to: Senior Safeguarding and Welfare Officer
Salary: £25,115 - £29,709 per annum (actual salary)
Contractual hours: 37 hours per week, 40 Weeks
Basis: Fixed term, Term Time only, Maternity Cover
Pension: NEST
Join Our Team
Are you ready to make a real impact in the lives of young people? We're on the lookout for a passionate Safeguarding and Welfare Officer to join our dynamic and supportive Safeguarding Team. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with the Senior Safeguarding and Welfare Officer and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, providing vital support to students facing safeguarding and welfare challenges. Every day brings the opportunity to help shape a safer, more nurturing environment where learners can thrive. If you're a compassionate, proactive individual with a strong commitment to student wellbeing, this is your chance to be part of something truly meaningful. Come and help us create a brighter future—one student at a time.
What You'll Be Doing:
As a Safeguarding and Welfare Officer, you will:
* Monitor and review the attendance and progress of a caseload of students in identified vulnerable groups and 'At Risk' of not achieving for a variety of reasons e.g. vulnerable young person cohort (VYP), those with safeguarding and welfare issues and those with mental health needs.
* Ensure all VYP students are supported through application, enrolment and induction and that they access all the financial support available as early as possible.
* Be a member of the College's Safeguarding Team and deputise for the Designated Safeguarding Leads as and when required.
* Act as a first response contact to referrals regarding students' welfare and safeguarding issues, including bullying and harassment, and liaise with curriculum areas and external agencies as required if referrals are needed.
* Be the first point of contact where mental health issues are suspected and co-ordinate a response including outside agencies and referral as appropriate.
What We're Looking For:
We seek candidates who:
* Hold an appropriate Level 3 qualification.
* Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent).
* A commitment to undertake any mandatory training relevant to the role.
* A commitment to undertake Safeguarding training over and above the mandatory college training.
* Mental Health qualification (desirable).
What's in it for you?
The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:
* Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
* On-site staff parking available
* On-site restaurant and food outlets including Costa Coffee
* Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
* 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff and their immediate family)
* Occupational Health
* Free Flu jabs
* Free Gym Membership for all staff
* Discounted hair and beauty salon treatments
For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Melissa Wilkinson, Senior safeguarding and Welfare Officer on
Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Early
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we can appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.
SAFEGUARDING
At Middlesbrough College, we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.
All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to ensuring equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination, and fostering good relations among all members of its community, and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
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