Overview
College Community Support Officer [Ref: BRTN8354] role at Brighton MET. Salary: pro rata of £26,716 to £29,196 per annum (i.e. £22,194.83 - £24,255.14). 37 hours per week, 36 weeks per year.
Responsibilities
* Provide the first response to incidents across the College site, assist Managers or appropriate College staff to adopt a collaborative problem-solving approach to highlighted issues and implement de-escalation techniques and restorative justice.
* Act as Safeguarding Officer for assigned cases (in liaison with the Safeguarding team), gathering evidence in relation to incidents and disclosures as per the Safeguarding policy.
Qualifications
* GCSE maths and English Language, or equivalent at C/4 grade or above.
* Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area (eg, Coaching, Health and Social Care, Youth Work).
* Experience of working with young people (including 14-19-year-olds) and vulnerable adults and those with challenging behaviour is essential.
Benefits
* Local Government Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.
* 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over Christmas period; option to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
* Discount schemes 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 a range of other courses and activities.
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, supportive services, innovative teaching methods and community engagement. The environment fosters personal growth and collaboration to change lives through learning.
We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or flexible working arrangements. Our roles are designed with adaptability in mind and we are committed to an inclusive environment where different ways of working are welcomed and celebrated.
Closing date: 15 September 2025
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Internal applicants should submit your expression of interest to Simon Vincent at simon.vincent@gbmc.ac.uk, outlining how your skills meet the attached job description. If you have questions, contact Simon Vincent at the above email address.
The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. We pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure suitability to work with young people.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Education
* Industries
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