Safeguarding and Wellbeing Coach

Nescot; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London seeks a Safeguarding and Wellbeing Coach to support care experienced students and young carers. The role involves delivering coaching sessions, managing student caseloads, and advocating for student needs. Ideal candidates will have strong safeguarding knowledge and experience working with young adults. Competitive benefits include access to on-site facilities and free online qualifications.

Benefits

Discounted on-site gym

Free online qualifications

Free parking on-site

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Understanding of the problems faced by care experienced young people.
• Experience dealing with external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload prioritising care experienced young people.
• Deliver 1-to-1 coaching and group sessions.
• Advocate to remove barriers to learning.

Skills

Experience with young adults (16+)

Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge

Administration and organisational skills

Ability to engage and motivate change

Education

Level 2 or above in Literacy and IT

Job description

Safeguarding and Wellbeing Coach (Care Experienced Students & Young Carers)

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Term Time Only - 40 weeks

What we are looking for :

• Experience of working with young adults (16+) and an understanding of the problems young adults experience.
• Experience of dealing with external agencies
• Experience of supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and adapting strategies to meet diverse needs.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge
• Ability to engage positively with disengaged individuals and motivate change.
• Educated to Level 2 or above in Literacy and IT
• Strong administration and organisational skills

Commitment to inclusion

Duties / responsibilities :

• Manage an assigned caseload of students, prioritising care experienced young people and young carers.
• Deliver 1-to-1 coaching and group sessions to improve mental health, resilience, and coping strategies.
• Champion students’ voices and advocate to remove barriers to learning, ensuring equitable access to support and resources.
• Coordinate and lead Personal Education Plan (PEP) meetings, liaise with Virtual Schools and external agencies, and help students understand and meet agreed targets.
• Maintain accurate records in learner management systems, monitor attendance daily, follow up on absences, and provide data to Virtual Schools.
• Promote participation in enrichment activities, support transitions into college, and maintain a resource bank of materials and external agencies.
• Build strong relationships with carers, social workers, curriculum teams, and safeguarding leads to deliver holistic support.
• Assist with bursary applications and financial support processes, contribute to safeguarding meetings, and ensure compliance with GDPR and safeguarding policies.

Demonstrate understanding of SEN and adapt support for students with diverse needs.

Benefits :

• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, Starbucks, osteopathy and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
• Free online qualifications
• Free parking on-site

Nescot is graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students “enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed”, and benefit from “highly supportive relationships” with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are “effective” with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place “an effective policy for safer recruitment.”

At Nescot, we’re proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications.

This college is a smoke-free campus—smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus.

This role is employed through Nescot Enterprises Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nescot which operates different terms and conditions.

Closing date 7th December 2025

Interview date to be confirmed