Welfare Officer

eTeach UK Limited; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Warrington is seeking a dedicated Welfare Officer to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all learners. Key responsibilities include maintaining safeguarding logs and working collaboratively with the Safeguarding team. Candidates must possess a Level 3 qualification and at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above, including Maths and English. This role offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and an occupational pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave entitlement

Occupational pension scheme

Employee benefits package

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on‑site parking

Full programme of training and mentoring

Flexible working options

Menopause‑friendly policies

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 qualification.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safeguarding principles and mental health awareness.
• Successful completion of relevant training in safeguarding or mental health is required.

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 where necessary.

Skills

Knowledge of safeguarding principles

Mental health awareness

Resilience

Strong work ethic

Education

Level 3 qualification

Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above, including Maths and English

Job description

Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking to appoint 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

• 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 where necessary.

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 policies.

In November 2024 the college was officially commended as ‘Good with outstanding features’ by Ofsted. Our mission is ‘Inclusion, realising potential; transforming lives’. Our environment is inclusive, friendly and supportive, with high expectations for both staff and students. To thrive in our environment, 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. The college is performing at a High Performing (Platinum) level and demonstrates ‘a deeply embedded culture of excellence in the way in which the organisation leads, supports, and develops its people’.

Sustainability is a key priority for Warrington & Vale Royal College, and we are committed to raising awareness and the implementation of sustainable practices in all aspects of college life. Sustainability principles are embedded across the college, and our sustainability action plan and committee are led by senior leaders to ensure that this remains a key focus.

Suitable candidates will hold a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above, including Maths and English, and hold a Level 3 qualification. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of safeguarding principles and mental health awareness, or have successfully completed relevant training in these areas.

This post requires an enhanced DBS check/Children’s barred list check, and a Prohibition check for teaching staff. Referees of short‑listed candidates will automatically 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.

The College operates on 2 campuses – Warrington and Winsford. Applications must be completed via FE jobs; we cannot accept CVs as applications for employment. Agency CVs will not be accepted for this post.

This post closes on Sunday 7th December; interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 11th December.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested in this post please submit your application as soon as possible.

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