Student Welfare Officer

Bath College; Bath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Bath is seeking a dedicated Student Welfare Officer to support vulnerable learners. This role is crucial for safeguarding students and ensuring their wellbeing across both campuses. Responsibilities include providing welfare support, advising on mental health matters, and managing caseloads of vulnerable students. The ideal candidate should have 5 GCSEs including Maths and English and a solid understanding of safeguarding, as well as experience with Microsoft Office. The position offers a competitive salary along with generous staff benefits.

Benefits

30 days paid holiday

Selfie Day

Contributory salary pension scheme

Continuing Professional Development

Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

£500 Refer a friend reward

Subsidised cafes

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye sight test

Family-friendly policies

Discounted treatments

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Understanding of safeguarding and mentoring essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide welfare and safeguarding support to students.
• Offer professional advice on safeguarding and wellbeing.
• Manage caseloads of vulnerable learners efficiently.
• Lead in specific safeguarding, mental health, or wellbeing areas.
• Build relationships with Social Services and mental health orgs.
• Maintain up-to-date records using IT systems.

Skills

Knowledge of safeguarding

Mentoring skills

Microsoft Office

Education

5 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English at grade C or above

Job description

Application Deadline: 4 January 2026

Department: WEL - Welfare

Location: Dual Campus

Compensation: £28,681 - £32,186 / year

Permanent contract, 37 hours per week, 42 weeks per year term time only. Salary posted is full time equivalent.

Do you have a passion for supporting the welfare and safeguarding of young people? Are you motivated to help others overcome challenges and succeed? Bath College is looking for a dedicated student welfare officer to join our team, providing essential support to vulnerable learners across both of our campuses.

This role is essential in supporting the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Deputy DSL, in fulfilling the College’s statutory responsibilities to safeguard learners. The post holder will act as one of the welfare officers, serving as a first point of contact for safeguarding disclosures. They will ensure immediate and effective responses to any safeguarding concerns, contributing to the safety and wellbeing of students at the College.

Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a far-reaching area, from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is a very exciting time to join the College.

If you feel you can make a positive contribution, please complete the application form, making sure you detailing how your qualifications, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

The job posting can close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide welfare and safeguarding support to students, ensuring their wellbeing is at the forefront of all interactions.
• Offer professional advice on safeguarding and wellbeing matters, acting as a trusted source of guidance for both students and staff.
• Manage and prioritise a caseload of vulnerable learners, delivering timely interventions and support while meeting key deadlines.
• Take a lead role in one specific area of safeguarding, mental health, or wellbeing, providing specialist support to students in that field.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external partners, including Social Services, Avon and Somerset Police, and mental health organisations, ensuring effective referral pathways.
• Maintain comprehensive records using IT systems, ensuring all safeguarding and wellbeing information is up to date and accessible.

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

Please see attached for the full Job Description.

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English at grade C or above.
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of safeguarding and mentoring.

Please see attached for the full Person Specification.

Staff Benefits

• Generous paid holiday entitlement of 30 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part time roles.
• One Selfie Day per year.
• Contributory salary pension scheme (Local Government).
• Continuing Professional Development for all staff.
• Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Private Healthcare Scheme.
• £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward.
• Subsidised cafes - at both campuses.
• Employee Assistance Programme – staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor).
• The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
• Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
• Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus.
• Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock.