Student Experience & Safeguarding Lead

UCS College Group; Taunton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive holiday entitlement

Dedicated CPD days

2-week Christmas closure

Free parking

UCS Extra discount package

Job summary

Taunton College is seeking a Student Experience & Safeguarding Officer to coordinate wellbeing and safeguarding support for students across the college. The role focuses on triaging referrals, ensuring timely and appropriate support, and maintaining a calm and effective approach under pressure.

Working with the Safeguarding Team Leader, the officer provides one-to-one and group guidance, signposts students to internal services or external agencies, and helps create a safe, inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding and student welfare.
• Ability to coordinate wellbeing support and respond calmly under pressure.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Triaging referrals and coordinating safeguarding support for students.
• Providing one-to-one and group guidance and mentoring.
• Signposting students to internal services or external agencies.

Job description

Taunton College is seeking a Student Experience & Safeguarding Officer to coordinate wellbeing and safeguarding support for students across the college. The role focuses on triaging referrals, ensuring timely and appropriate support, and maintaining a calm and effective approach under pressure.

Working with the Safeguarding Team Leader, the officer provides one-to-one and group guidance, signposts students to internal services or external agencies, and helps create a safe, inclusive environment