Safeguarding and Welfare Officer

Brockenhurst College; Brockenhurst; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is looking for a Safeguarding and Welfare Officer to provide exemplary support for student welfare and safety. The role involves acting as a point of contact for students in need and managing safeguarding cases efficiently. Ideal candidates should have GCSE English and Maths qualifications and relevant professional experience. This permanent position offers a competitive salary alongside various employee benefits and the chance to make a positive impact on students' lives.

Benefits

25 days leave plus Bank Holidays

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

On-site Nursery childcare

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free eye care vouchers

Free secure onsite parking

Access to a range of discounts

Access to onsite Gym and sports facilities

Weekly staff football

Qualifications

• Proven track record of supporting young people with complex mental health or welfare needs.
• Excellent reporting and recording skills.
• The ability to work effectively with young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead referring, reporting and recording concerns.
• Supporting and managing safeguarding referrals that require intervention.
• Working closely with stakeholders to support the needs of learners.

Skills

Reporting skills

Ability to work with young people

Support for mental health needs

Education

GCSE English and Maths – grade C/4 or above

Professional qualification in relevant area

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Safeguarding and Welfare Officer to join the team on a term time only, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £31,220 - £33,285 per annum (£23,352- £24,896 pro rata salary with an additional holiday uplift payment).

We are a high-achieving college who attract around 2,800 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.

About the role

As the Safeguarding and Welfare Officer, you will provide exemplary safeguarding of students and facilitate the necessary support to enable them to stay safe and healthy, removing any barriers to allow them to make good progress. To act as a point of contact for students who require immediate safeguarding and wellbeing support and deciding on the best course of action to alleviate the issue, working closely with other relevant staff and stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach to student safeguarding and welfare support.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead referring, reporting and recording any concerns
• Supporting and managing safeguarding referrals that are triaged and directed for intervention and swiftly action
• Reporting safeguarding and welfare concerns to the Safeguarding and Welfare Manager and assist with supporting learners
• Working closely with all stakeholders and external agencies to support the needs of the college learners and ensure they stay safe, attending meeting where necessary
• Overseeing a small caseload of students who require safeguarding and welfare support
• Supporting the safeguarding file transfer process and highlight any concerns to the Safeguarding and Welfare Manager
• Working dynamically and efficiently to manage safeguarding and welfare caseloads and monitor their provision
• Attending meetings to share information and concerns about individual students, to enable a holistic approach
• To act as the college Young Carer Champion, and support any Registered Young Carers/Registered Young Adult Carers

As our Safeguarding and Welfare Officer you’ll ideally have

• GCSE English and Maths – grade C/4 or above
• Professional qualification in relevant area – teaching, social work, youth work, mental health nursing, counselling, children’s residential care and/or other children’s services roles
• Proven track record of supporting young people with complex mental health or welfare needs
• Excellent reporting and recording skills
• The ability to work effectively with young people with emotional and behavioural needs

Benefits

• 25 days leave, rising with service, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure (pro rata for part time staff)
• An option to purchase further leave through our Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College
• On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time
• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free eye care vouchers
• Free secure onsite parking
• Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
• Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
• Weekly staff football

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Safeguarding and Welfare Officer role, then please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you!

Closing Date: 8th February 2026

Interview Date: 13th February 2026

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.