Safeguarding and Wellbeing Advisor

Bedford College Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Bedford is seeking a Safeguarding and Wellbeing Advisor to provide support to students, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and experience in student welfare. This permanent position offers a salary between £26,780 and £31,415, alongside comprehensive benefits. Join us to make a difference in the lives of our students.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

People’s pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional and personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in student welfare, Information Advice and Guidance (IAG).
• Strong planning and organisational abilities.
• Confidently engage with students and staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide impartial advice to students and identify barriers to education.
• Liaise with internal teams and external agencies.
• Ensure the student experience is central to all actions.

Skills

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork & Leadership

Organisation & Administration

Technical & Sector Knowledge

Personal Attributes

Education

Relevant qualifications including Youth Mental Health First Aid

Tools

Word

Excel

Databases

Job description

Overview

Role: Safeguarding and Wellbeing Advisor

Location: Bedford College - Cauldwell Street Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary between £26,780 and £31,415 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications; 27 days annual leave (Pro-Rata) plus Bank holidays; People’s pension; Retail and Leisure Discounts; excellent professional and personal development opportunities; access to college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week - 52 or 40 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent - Full or Term Time dependent on successful candidate’s needs

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Safeguarding and Wellbeing Advisor to join our Student Services department at The Bedford College Group.

• Safeguarding & Wellbeing Support - Provide impartial advice to students, identify barriers to education, deliver short-term interventions, and maintain accurate safeguarding records using CPOMS.
• Multi-Agency Collaboration - Liaise with internal teams and external agencies, manage referrals, attend meetings, and escalate concerns in line with statutory safeguarding responsibilities.
• Student-Centred Practice - Ensure the student experience is central to all actions, deliver wellbeing events, and support learners from enrolment through to progression.
• Operational & Customer Service Duties - Represent the college professionally, maintain accurate safeguarding information, support enrolment and events, and ensure welcoming environments across campuses.
• Compliance & College-Wide Engagement - Fulfil statutory duties in safeguarding, EDI, health & safety, and training; participate in ID checks, invigilation, disciplinary hearings, and contribute to strategic development.

About you

• Communication & Interpersonal Skills - Confidently engage with students and staff at all levels, write formal/informal correspondence, and maintain a professional telephone manner.
• Teamwork & Leadership - Work effectively within college teams, motivate others, and contribute positively to team development and collaboration.
• Organisation & Administration - Strong planning and organisational abilities, attention to detail, high-level administrative skills, and proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Technical & Sector Knowledge - Experience in student welfare, IAG, and use of Word, Excel, and databases; holds or is working towards relevant qualifications including Youth Mental Health First Aid.
• Personal Attributes - Friendly, flexible, reliable, with good attendance and timekeeping; able to work independently, solve problems, and adapt to changing needs.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: 30 November 2025

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

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