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College Community Support Officer (CCSO) [Ref: NBK9500], Worthing
Client: Chichester College Group
Location: Worthing, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
016a20965b2e
Job Views:
6
Posted:
25.08.2025
Expiry Date:
09.10.2025
Job Description:
Northbrook (West Durrington) Campus, part of the Chichester College group
37 hours per week, 36 weeks per year
Are you a charismatic, determined and confident person who has the ability and skills to engage hard-to-reach groups and disengaged students, as well as to develop and coordinate activities that promote social cohesion and integration? If so, we need you for this high-profile role!
As our College Community Support Officer at our West Durrington campus, you will provide the first response to incidents across the College site, assist Managers or appropriate College staff in adopting a collaborative problem-solving approach to highlighted issues, and implement de-escalation techniques and restorative justice.
You will act as Safeguarding Officer for assigned cases (in liaison with the Safeguarding team), gathering evidence related to incidents and disclosures as per the Safeguarding policy.
Our College Community Support Officer will hold GCSE maths and English Language, or equivalent, at C/4 grade or above. You should also have a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area, e.g., Coaching, Health and Social Care, Youth Work. Experience working with young people (including 14-19-year-olds), vulnerable adults, and those with challenging behaviour is essential.
We offer a fantastic range of staff benefits, including:
* Local Government Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 20.4% of your pensionable pay.
* 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over Christmas, which are not deducted from annual leave (paid as part of the salary for Term-Time-Only roles), and a wellbeing day. There is also an opportunity to purchase up to 5 additional days.
* Discount schemes - including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel, and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
* Family-friendly policies - including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service).
* Continuous professional development opportunities - including development days, funded apprenticeships, and access to various courses and activities.
* And much more - see the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information.
Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning, and support, with a diverse student body, positive atmosphere, support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement, and celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, changing lives through learning.
We encourage applications from those seeking job shares or flexible working arrangements. Whether balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or seeking a healthier work-life balance, we support you. Our roles are designed with flexibility in mind, and our commitment to an inclusive environment means different ways of working are welcomed and celebrated. If flexibility matters to you, you'll find a welcoming home here at CCG.
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