Safeguarding & Wellbeing Education Officer

Oldham College; Oldham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Oldham College is searching for a Safeguarding and Well-being Education Officer to enhance student welfare and promote a safe learning environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for students' safeguarding, advising on welfare resources, and collaborating with external agencies. This role offers competitive salary and benefits in a supportive educational establishment.

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

Staff Benefits and Rewards platform

Holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Scheme

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity provision

Staff Development days/weeks

Free confidential counselling service

Staff recognition awards

Car Scheme and subsidised parking

On-site Day Nursery and Hair & Beauty Salon

Qualifications

• Highly motivated education practitioner.
• Experience in safeguarding and welfare provision.
• Ability to develop and deliver educational resources.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operational safeguarding and welfare.
• Advise and triage learners' access to the team.
• Contribute to the development of educational offerings.

Skills

Motivation

Advising

Liaising

Trauma-informed support

Job description

We Are Looking For

Safeguarding and Well-being Education Officer

Salary £31,920 to £34,040 per annum plus excellent benefits

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated education practitioner to join our Safeguarding & Well-being team. The team is responsible for ensuring effective safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. Our purpose is to create an environment where students feel safe and can achieve their full potential.

The Successful Candidate Will Be Able

1. Support in the day-to-day operational safeguarding and welfare provision for the college.
2. Effectively advise, signpost, and triage learners' access to the Safeguarding and Well-being Team.
3. Ensure all contacts with learners are up to date and accurate on the recording systems.
4. Contribute to the development of the visibility of the Safeguarding & Well-being Team.
5. Contribute to the ongoing development of the Educational Offer at Oldham College.
6. Develop and deliver educational packages and resources tailored to individual learners' needs.
7. Provide ongoing development towards Teaching for Excellence and Supporting for Excellence.
8. Liaise with external agencies within the local and Greater Manchester Area to benefit our learners.

This is a very important role. Our Designated Safeguarding Lead emphasizes that at Oldham College, we believe all students deserve a rewarding educational experience that creates opportunities and leads to an exciting future. We are passionate about ensuring each student feels safe to achieve their full potential. We are expanding our team of safeguarding and welfare officers to promote safeguarding, prevent issues, and support emotional and mental wellbeing in a trauma-informed way.

Only candidates who have not applied for this role in the past six months will be considered. No agencies.

Joining Our Journey

When you join our college, you will benefit from an annually reviewed salary, numerous benefits, and facilities including:

• Generous Pension Scheme
• Staff Benefits and Rewards platform
• Holiday entitlement
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity provision
• Staff Development days/weeks (Jan, July, Aug)
• Free confidential counselling service
• Staff recognition awards
• Car Scheme and subsidised parking
• On-site Day Nursery and Hair & Beauty Salon

We aim to be The Best Place to Learn and Work. We seek ambitious, open-minded candidates ready to give their best. In return, we offer training, pensions, benefits, and a supportive team environment.

Note: Your personal data may be used for pre-employment screening, including employment history, education, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and a check of the DfE Barred List.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation Act 1974. It is an offence to apply if barred from engaging in regulated activity related to children and vulnerable adults.