Safeguarding & Welfare Officer

Warrington & Vale Royal College; Warrington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Flexible working

Training and mentoring

Pension scheme

Job summary

Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking a Safeguarding and Welfare Officer to provide high-quality welfare, safeguarding and wellbeing support to learners. You will work with students, staff and external agencies to address barriers to learning and support those with complex needs.

This role can be offered on a term-time basis or part‑time by arrangement, with a comprehensive benefits package included.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or equivalent including Maths and English.
• Experience of liaising with a range of people and external agencies.
• Ability to evaluate challenging situations and make well‑judged decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality welfare, wellbeing and safeguarding support to learners.
• Work with students, staff and external agencies to address barriers to learning.
• Maintain accurate records and use IT systems effectively.
• Support learners with complex needs and safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Mental health awareness

Interpersonal skills

Record keeping

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking to appoint a Safeguarding and Welfare Officer to provide high-quality, proactive welfare, wellbeing and safeguarding support to our learners. The successful candidate will work closely with students, staff and external agencies to identify and address barriers to learning, support students with complex needs and safeguarding concerns, and help learners achieve their full potential., Where appropriate we will consider flexible working options, such as part time or job share. Please include details of any requests in your supporting statement, and we would be happy to discuss this further at interview. In November 2024 the college was officially commended as 'Good with outstanding features' by Ofsted. Our mission is 'Inclusion, realising potential; transforming lives'. Our environment is inclusive, friendly and supportive, with high expectations for both staff and students. To thrive in our environment, you will need to be resilient, positive, able to work autonomously, have a strong work ethic, and put our learners at the heart of everything you do. In March 2025 the college achieved the Platinum accreditation in the Investors in People framework. The college is performing at a High Performing (Platinum) level and demonstrates a deeply embedded culture of excellence in the way in which the organisation leads, supports, and develops its people'. Sustainability is a key priority for Warrington & Vale Royal College, and we are committed to raising awareness and the implementation of sustainable practices in all aspects of college life. Sustainability principles are embedded across the college, and our sustainability action plan and committee are led by senior leaders to ensure that this remains a key focus.

Suitable candidates will have 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or equivalent, including Maths and English, together with knowledge of safeguarding and mental health awareness. You will have experience of liaising effectively with a range of people and external agencies, strong interpersonal and organisational skills, and the ability to evaluate challenging situations and make well‑judged decisions. You will also be confident in using IT systems and maintaining accurate records.

This role can also be offered on a term time only basis. The salary will be adjusted accordingly. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, which includes:

• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement (48 days for Business Support Staff, inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure days, pro rata for part time)
• Occupational pension scheme
• Employee benefits package
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Full programme of training and mentoring
• Induction programme and buddy scheme
• Flexible working, where appropriate
• Menopause friendly