Safeguarding and Wellbeing Advisor

Central Bedfordshire College; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Safeguarding and Wellbeing Advisor to support student welfare by addressing safeguarding concerns and wellbeing barriers. Responsibilities include delivering advice, managing cases, and collaborating with internal and external teams to ensure students remain engaged in their education. Ideal candidates should have experience in student support, strong communication skills, and administrative abilities. The role offers a permanent contract, working 37 hours a week during term time, with a salary between £26,780 and £31,415, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in student welfare and support in an educational setting.
• Confidently engage with students and staff at all levels.
• Ability to write formal/informal communications effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide safeguarding and wellbeing support to students.
• Manage referrals and triage concerns according to college protocols.
• Deliver awareness sessions on key safeguarding issues.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility

Education

Qualified to Level 3 in a relevant subject

Youth Mental Health First Aid certification (willing to obtain)

Tools

Word

Excel

Databases

Job description

Overview

Location: Northamptonshire

Salary: Between £26,780 and £31,415 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 40 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time

Role: Safeguarding and Wellbeing Advisor – Two roles available

Location: Tresham College – Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough Campuses

Expires: 31/03/2026 23:59

UK based contract; 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. As a Safeguarding and Wellbeing Advisor, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Safeguarding & Wellbeing Support – Provide impartial advice and short-term interventions to address safeguarding concerns and wellbeing barriers, helping students stay engaged in education.
• Case Management & Referrals – Record and triage concerns using CPOMS, manage referrals to internal and external services, and ensure timely, compliant interventions aligned with college thresholds.
• Education & Awareness – Deliver group sessions and wellbeing events on key issues (e.g. consent, bullying, anxiety), and support staff, students, and parents with safeguarding knowledge and resources.
• Collaboration & Communication – Work closely with Student Services, curriculum teams, and external agencies, attending multi-agency meetings and contributing to a joined-up support approach.
• Compliance & College Engagement – Uphold statutory duties in safeguarding, EDI, and health & safety, contribute to college-wide activities, and ensure the student experience remains central to all actions.

About You

• Communication & Teamwork – Able to engage confidently with students and staff at all levels, work collaboratively across college teams, and contribute to a supportive, inclusive environment.
• Student Support Experience – Proven experience in student welfare, delivering short- and long-term support, and providing information, advice, and guidance in a busy educational setting.
• Administrative & Organisational Skills – High-level admin skills, attention to detail, ability to write formal/informal communications, meet deadlines, and plan effectively.
• Technical & Professional Knowledge – Proficient in Word, Excel, and databases; qualified to Level 3 in a relevant subject; holds or is willing to work towards Youth Mental Health First Aid certification.
• Personal Attributes & Reliability – Friendly, outgoing, flexible, with strong problem-solving skills, good attendance and timekeeping, and a commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.

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

Interviews

Interviews to be held: TBC

Successful candidates must 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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