Student Success & Safeguarding Advisor

South Thames Colleges Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + 8 days in the/6

Pension scheme (Teachers/ LGPS)

Cycle to work scheme

Professional development and training

Job summary

South Thames Colleges Group seeks a Student Support Adviser to provide holistic, tailored support for students, safeguarding, and engagement activities across college life.

You will work with staff and external partners, delivering 1:1 interventions, risk assessments, and support plans, plus workshops for diverse student groups. Predominantly based at Merton with occasional travel to Carshalton College.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 4 or above in IAG or a relevant discipline.
• Proven experience working with vulnerable young people.
• Experience delivering 1:1 interventions and supporting learners.
• Ability to produce risk assessments and support plans.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge within an educational setting.
• Understanding of post-16 education services and transitions.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic student support and engage learners within college life.
• Deliver 1:1 interventions and develop risk assessments and support plans.
• Deliver workshops or tutorials to a diverse range of students.
• Collaborate with staff, external organisations and services as needed.
• Travel between Merton and Carshalton College locations when required.

Skills

Safeguarding experience

1:1 interventions

Risk assessments

Support plans

Strong IT skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 4+ Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG)

Job description

South Thames Colleges Group seeks a Student Support Adviser to provide holistic, tailored support for students, safeguarding, and engagement activities across college life.

You will work with staff and external partners, delivering 1:1 interventions, risk assessments, and support plans, plus workshops for diverse student groups. Predominantly based at Merton with occasional travel to Carshalton College.