Welfare Officer

Warrington and Vale Royal College; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A further education institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a full-time Welfare Officer. The successful candidate will ensure the safety and wellbeing of all learners, support safeguarding strategies, and deliver frontline services to enhance learner welfare. Candidates should ideally have a strong knowledge of safeguarding principles and mental health awareness, as well as a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 including Maths and English. The role offers a competitive salary along with various benefits including generous annual leave and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Occupational pension scheme

Employee benefits package

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Full programme of training and mentoring

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of safeguarding principles and mental health awareness.
• Completion of relevant training in safeguarding and mental health is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate and comprehensive safeguarding log.
• Work collaboratively as part of the Safeguarding team.
• Deliver a front-line service to support learner wellbeing.
• Provide appropriate signposting and referrals.

Skills

Knowledge of safeguarding principles

Mental health awareness

Education

Minimum five GCSEs at grade 4 and above

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking a full‑time Welfare Officer responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all learners and apprentices, supporting the college‑wide Safeguarding and Prevent strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Maintaining an accurate and comprehensive safeguarding log.
• Working collaboratively as part of the Safeguarding team.
• Delivering a front‑line service to support learner wellbeing.
• Providing appropriate signposting and referrals where necessary.

The college offers an excellent salary and benefits package, including:

Benefits

• A competitive salary.
• Generous annual leave entitlement (48 days for support staff, inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure days, pro rata for part time).
• Occupational pension scheme.
• Employee benefits package.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Full programme of training and mentoring.
• Induction programme and buddy scheme.
• Flexible working, where appropriate.
• Menopause friendly.

We offer flexible working options, such as part‑time or job share. Please include any requests in your supporting statement and we will discuss this further at interview.

About the College

In November 2024 the college was officially commended as ‘Good with outstanding features’ by Ofsted. Our mission is ‘Inclusion, realising potential; transforming lives’. The environment is inclusive, friendly and supportive, with high expectations for both staff and students. To thrive here you will need to be resilient, positive, able to work autonomously, have a strong work ethic, and put our learners at the heart of everything you do.

In March 2025 the college achieved the Platinum accreditation in the Investors in People framework, demonstrating a deeply embedded culture of excellence in the way we lead, support and develop our people.

Sustainability is a key priority. We are committed to raising awareness and implementing sustainable practices across all aspects of college life, guided by our action plan and committee led by senior leaders.

Qualifications

Suitable candidates will hold a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 and above, including Maths and English, and a Level 3 qualification. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of safeguarding principles and mental health awareness, or have completed relevant training in these areas.

Additional information

Further information is available in the attached job description. For informal conversations about the role, please contact us.

Background checks and references

This post requires an enhanced DBS check/Children’s barred list check, and a Prohibition check for teaching staff. Per college policy, referees of shortlisted candidates will be approached prior to interview. One reference should be from your current or most recent employer. In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, online searches will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.

Campuses

The College operates on two campuses – Warrington and Winsford.

Application Process

Applications must be completed via FE Jobs; CVs and agency CVs will not be accepted. This post closes on Sunday 7 December; interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 11 December. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Warrington and Vale Royal College is committed to Equal Opportunities and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our learners