Safeguarding & Student Welfare Coordinator

Derby College; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday

LGPS 19.9% employer contribution

Nursery discount

Rail discounts

Office 365 & OneDrive 1TB

Sensi salon discount

Will writing & conveyancing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Free eye tests

Job summary

Derby College Group (DCG) is recruiting a Safeguarding Coordinator to join our safeguarding team at the Joseph Wright Centre. You will support vulnerable students and apprentices, ensuring safeguarding procedures are in place and complied with.

You will work with colleagues and external agencies to provide tailored support and positive outcomes. We seek a proactive, approachable candidate with strong communication and training delivery skills, knowledge of multi‑agency support, and a commitment

Qualifications

• Solid safeguarding knowledge aligned with Keeping Children Safe in Education
• Ability to deliver effective training and presentations
• Use data and KPIs to identify improvement opportunities

Responsibilities

• Coordinate tailored safeguarding support for vulnerable students and apprentices
• Champion students' needs and liaise with external agencies
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are in place and followed

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Training delivery

Data & KPIs

Education

Level 4 Safeguarding qualification

Level 3 education or above

Job description

Derby College Group (DCG) is recruiting a Safeguarding Coordinator to join our safeguarding team at the Joseph Wright Centre. You will support vulnerable students and apprentices, ensuring safeguarding procedures are in place and complied with.

You will work with colleagues and external agencies to provide tailored support and positive outcomes. We seek a proactive, approachable candidate with strong communication and training delivery skills, knowledge of multi‑agency support, and a commitment