Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officer

Chichester College Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS 15% employer contribution

25–28 days annual leave

Discount schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Family-friendly policies

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Chichester College Group is seeking a part-time Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officer to support students with mental health and wellbeing needs. You will contribute to delivering the Mental Health Strategy and act as a duty officer within the Safeguarding Team.

The role suits those experienced in youth wellbeing, with strong communication skills and a Health & Social Care Level 3 or equivalent qualification. The post is on-site, term-time, with flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience of providing support to young people with mental health difficulties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people, at all ages and levels.
• A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1 to 1 and small group support to a caseload of students with a range of mental health, physical health and social wellbeing needs.
• Assist in the delivery of the college’s Mental Health Strategy, arranging a series of events and opportunities for students in response to changing local and national wellbeing priorities.
• Be a member of the college’s Safeguarding Team including being duty officer on a rota basis and take the lead in supporting an allocation of students with safeguarding needs.

Skills

Experience with mental health support

Communication skills

Health & Social Care Level 3

Education

Health & Social Care Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Are you seeking a part-time, term-time position that plays a vital role in supporting students?

As a Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officer you will provide support to students with a range of health and wellbeing needs; assist on the delivery of the Mental Health Strategy and be a member of the Safeguarding Team, which includes being duty officer on a rota basis.

As our Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officer, you will:

• Provide 1 to 1 and small group support to a caseload of students with a range of mental health, physical health and social wellbeing needs.
• Assist in the delivery of the college’s Mental Health Strategy, arranging a series of events and opportunities for students in response to changing local and national wellbeing priorities.
• Be a member of the college’s Safeguarding Team including being duty officer on a rota basis and take the lead in supporting an allocation of students with safeguarding needs.

What we can offer you in this role

• A supportive and friendly team.
• An environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.
• We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we’re here to support you.

What you will bring to the role

• Experience of providing support to young people with mental health difficulties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people, at all ages and levels.
• A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent.

Our Staff Benefits - see attached job pack for further information.

• Local Government Pension Scheme, with the Group contributing 15% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement (paid as part of the salary for Term-Time-Only roles).
• Access to a range of discount schemes including shopping, restaurants, gym, travel, cinema and onsite facilities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.

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Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officer

Company: Chichester College Group

Salary: Pro rata of £28,063 to £30,668 per annum (i.e. £18,903.14 - £20,657.86)

Hours: Part-time

Location: BN1 4FA

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 26 Oct 2026

Closing date: 9 Nov 2026