Safeguarding and Counselling Assistant – 0.8 – term time only

Wmjobs; Dudley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Dudley College of Technology is seeking a Safeguarding and Counselling Assistant on a 0.8 FTE term-time basis. The role supports safeguarding and counselling teams through a range of administrative duties, contributing to high standards of student welfare.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of administrative experience, preferably in education, with knowledge of safeguarding and prevent. Experience with young people is advantageous. Closing date: 15 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years administrative experience, ideally within an education environment.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and prevent.
• Experience working with young people is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Safeguarding and Counselling teams.
• Assist with safeguarding and counselling duties as required.
• Maintain and handle records and related administrative tasks.

Skills

Administrative experience

safeguarding knowledge

Working with young people

Job description

Safeguarding and Counselling Assistant – 0.8 – term time only

£18,970.58 - £19,532.21 per annum

Dudley College of Technology is one of the most successful further education colleges in the UK, providing a wide range of education and training programmes across the West Midlands. With a Large estate centred on the Dudley and Brierley Hill Learning Quarters, it provides inspirational facilities, in which students can access world-leading technology at the forefront of Further Education. Graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted in our most recent inspection in 2023, success rates for learners, across all programmes, are on or significantly above national benchmarks.

We are looking for a Safeguarding and Counselling Assistant to provide support and assistance in a range of administrative duties to the Safeguarding and Counselling teams.

The successful candidate will have had a minimum of 3 years administrative experience ideally within an education environment and have a knowledge of safeguarding and prevent. Previous experience of working with young people would also be advantageous.

Closing date – 15th October 2026

All successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and children and adults barred list checks where the applicant will be employed in a regulated activity.

Dudley College of Technology is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including disabled, and black and ethnic minority applicants.