College Community Support Officer (CCSO) [Ref: NBK9617]

Greater Brighton Metropolitan College; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college in Shoreham-by-Sea seeks a College Community Support Officer to engage with students and promote a safe, inclusive environment. The role involves safeguarding duties and collaboration with various teams. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in working with young people.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people and vulnerable adults essential.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding policies and equality legislation crucial.
• Experience in Further Education and training delivery required.

Responsibilities

• Engage hard-to-reach groups and promote social cohesion.
• Act as Safeguarding Officer and gather evidence for incidents.
• Support Managers in problem-solving and de-escalation.

Skills

Engagement with young people

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

First Aid knowledge

Education

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in English Language

Level 3 qualification in relevant subject

Tools

Microsoft applications

Databases

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College Community Support Officer (CCSO) [Ref: NBK9617], Shoreham-by-Sea

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Client:

Greater Brighton Metropolitan College

Location:

Shoreham-by-Sea, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Northbrook College, Shoreham Campus – part of the Chichester College Group

College Community Support Officer (CCSO) [Ref: NBK9617]

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, 36 weeks per year (paid for 43.2 weeks) Monday to Thursday 9:00 to 17:00, Friday 9:00 to 16:30.

We are looking to recruit an exceptional candidate for this high-profile role.

We are looking for 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 co-ordinate activities that promote social cohesion and integration.

You will 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 to implement de-escalation techniques and restorative justice.

You will 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.

It is essential that you hold GCSE maths and English Language, or equivalent at C/4 grade or above as well as have a Level 3 qualification in relevant subject area, e.g. Coaching, Health and Social Care, Youth Work.

Holding a First Aid Certificate and Door Supervisors certification or equivalent is desirable.

Experience of working with young people (including 14-19 year olds) and vulnerable adults and those with challenging behaviour is essential. You will have experience of working in Further Education and be able to deliver training in the workplace.

You must have knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults including Prevent and the Equality Act 2010.

It is essential you have experience of working with Microsoft applications, including a working knowledge of databases .

Check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.