Student Welfare & Safeguarding Lead

Oldham College; Shaw; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free counselling and wellbeing support

On-site facilities including canteens/

Free parking and electric car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Oldham College is seeking a committed Safeguarding & Welfare Officer to support the effective delivery of College services and priorities.

The role involves advising staff and students on safeguarding, risk assessment of referrals, and providing ongoing support to vulnerable learners, including Care Experience students. You will represent the College externally and maintain accurate records while promoting safeguarding as everyone’s responsibility.

Qualifications

• Safeguarding Level 3, or a willingness to work towards it, with training and development supported.
• A track record in advocacy, referrals and working with agencies to support student welfare, with knowledge of LSCB protocols.
• The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with young people and adults and help them move forward through individual action plans.
• Confident communicating with a wide range of people, writing clear reports and keeping accurate records.
• A proactive team player who manages their own time, works well without close supervision and champions equality and diversity in a multicultural, multi-faith college.

Responsibilities

• Support the DDSLO/DSLO with day-to-day safeguarding protocols, advising staff and students and liaising with external agencies.
• Risk assess incoming referrals, act on them promptly, and ensure they are actioned and reviewed.
• Provide ongoing, wrap-around support to vulnerable learners, including Care Experience learners, and agree action and safety plans with them.
• Represent the College at statutory external meetings and build relationships with agencies across the Borough.
• Be a point of contact for staff, deliver safeguarding induction briefings, and promote that "safeguarding is everyone's responsibility".
• Log every contact and report on CPOMS, keep accurate records for auditing, and produce management information.
• Work with faculties and support teams to improve vulnerable learners’ experience, contribute to service improvement, and keep up with your own training.
• Carry out duties in line with College policies and procedures, including safeguarding and equality commitments

Skills

Safeguarding

Advocacy

Agency liaison

Relationship building

Report writing

Equality & diversity

Job description

Oldham College is seeking a committed Safeguarding & Welfare Officer to support the effective delivery of College services and priorities.

The role involves advising staff and students on safeguarding, risk assessment of referrals, and providing ongoing support to vulnerable learners, including Care Experience students. You will represent the College externally and maintain accurate records while promoting safeguarding as everyone’s responsibility.