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

Nescot College; Epsom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Epsom is seeking a dedicated individual to support young adults (16+) in overcoming challenges. The role involves managing student caseloads, delivering coaching, and advocating for equitable access to resources. Candidates should possess strong safeguarding knowledge and ideally be educated to Level 2 or above in Literacy and IT. The position offers various benefits including on-site facilities and free qualifications.

Benefits

Discounted on-site gym

Free online qualifications

Free parking on-site

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and adapting strategies.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of students, prioritising care experienced young people.
• Deliver 1-to-1 coaching and group sessions.
• Champion students' voices and advocate for equitable access.
• Coordinate Personal Education Plan meetings and liaise with agencies.
• Maintain accurate records and monitor attendance.
• Promote participation in enrichment activities.
• Build strong relationships with carers and social workers.
• Assist with bursary applications and ensure compliance.

Skills

Experience of working with young adults (16+)

Understanding of problems faced by young adults

Experience of dealing with external agencies

Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge

Ability to engage with disengaged individuals

Strong administration and organisational skills

Commitment to inclusion

Education

Educated to Level 2 or above in Literacy and IT

Job description

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