Looked After Support Officer

Nottingham College; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham College seeks a Looked-After Support Officer for their Safeguarding Team. The role requires excellent organizational skills and sensitivity to confidential information while providing guidance and mentoring to learners who are Looked-After or Care Experienced. This position offers a dynamic environment to make a positive impact on students' lives, with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Competitive salary

Various travel schemes

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience working with Looked-After or Care Experienced learners.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Looked-After or Care Experienced learners.
• Attend multi-agency meetings and liaise with relevant parties.
• Provide mentoring and support to ensure learners achieve their goals.

Skills

Organisational skills

Motivation

Sensitivity

Job description

Your future is here

A place to inspire

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential.Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

What we're looking for

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, proactive team? We are pleased to be recruiting for a Looked-After Support Officers to join the Safeguarding Team. We are looking for someone excited, motivated and can use initiative to drive this position forward

You will be organised, motivated and ready for a challenge in this role.You will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, applying professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with confidential information.You will be able to work closely with learners who are Looked-After or Care Experienced and provide appropriate advice, guidance and mentoring.

Primary duties include:

· Managing a case load of Looked After or Care Experienced Learners

· Attend multi-agency meetings such as PEPs and LAC reviews

· Liaising with relevant schools, social workers and other agencies to manage transition Looked Afters Learners

· Attend meetings with local authorities to share information appropriately

· Identify looked after learners at risk of not achieving and implement effective support plans

· Provide mentoring and progression support for Looked After Learners to support them to achieve their goals

· Refer and signpost learners for additional support internally and externally

· Travel across different campuses to meet 1:1 with learners who may require support or advocacy

If you think that you have the relevant skills and capabilities, we would love to hear from you.

The Safeguarding Team is part of the wider student Inclusion and Support team.We have a range of safeguarding officers and administrators and take an active role in the delivery of wellbeing and enrichment opportunities across the college.

The post will be shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria at application stage from the person specification.Please ensure that you have a look at this specification attached to the Role Profile and complete your application directly from this, as these specifications are an integral part of the selection process.

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Natalie Stokes email [e-mail].

Interviews/assessments are planned for 23rd June 2025

Our values mean we work together, as One Team.As One Team in our commitment to creating an inclusive environment, promoting inclusivity and respect with a culture that supports our college community of staff and students to achieve their full potential and celebrate all aspects of diversity.Achieving our aim to be an employer of choice will be through striving to lead an environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, bullying and victimisation.

We believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more innovative, more creative and gets better results. We want our workforce to represent the diversity of the people and communities that we serve.We also want our workplace to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Why Join us

• Competitive salary – £25,460 to £28,110FTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time posts)
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we’recommittedto creating a workplace where everyone feelssupported, valued, and understood.

We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’reactivelytackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningfulsupportto those affected.

Ourcommitmentto wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopausefeelheard andsupported.

Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture ofcompassionandunderstandingacross the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged toshareexperiences andsupportone another.Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within ourinclusiveworkplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment.Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Apply

If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here. Visit Nottingham College – CurrentVacancies to apply.

We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability