Safeguarding and Welfare Advisor

Location:

Tresham College

Role:
Safeguarding and Welfare Advisor

Location:

Tresham College

Salary/Benefits:
Salary is between £27,717 and £32,515 per annum (pro-rata)
DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays(pro
-rata),People’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week

Contract Type:
Permanent

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

We are currently seeking a Safeguarding and welfare advisor to join our safeguarding department at The Bedford College Group.

• Safeguarding & Student Support
  - Provide impartial advice and pastoral support to students, identifying and addressing safeguarding and wellbeing concerns to help them start, continue and successfully complete their education.
• Case Management & Interventions
  - Record, triage and manage safeguarding cases through CPOMS, conduct risk assessments, deliver targeted 1:1 and group interventions, and coordinate referrals to internal services and external agencies.
• Child Protection & Compliance
  - Fulfil statutory safeguarding responsibilities, manage child protection concerns and referrals, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with KCSIE, Prevent, local authority guidance, and College policies.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Awareness
  - Work collaboratively with students, parents, staff and external partners, provide safeguarding advice and training, and deliver wellbeing events to promote awareness, safety and positive student outcomes.
• Customer Service & Team Contribution
  - Deliver excellent customer service, support College-wide initiatives including enrolment and open events, contribute to quality and compliance processes, and promote equality, diversity, inclusion, health and safety, and continuous improvement.

• Qualifications & Professional Development
  - Hold Level 2 English and Maths, a relevant Level 3 qualification, and a Youth Mental Health First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
• Student Support Expertise
  - Experienced in student welfare and information, advice and guidance services, with the ability to effectively support and communicate with students and staff at all levels.
• Administration & Technical Skills
  - Strong administrative capabilities, including accurate record keeping, proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and databases, and the ability to produce professional written correspondence.
• Organisation & Problem Solving
  - Highly organised with excellent attention to detail, able to manage workloads, meet deadlines, plan effectively, and use initiative to resolve issues.
• Professionalism & Teamwork
  - Friendly, flexible and dependable, with a professional telephone manner, strong attendance record, and the ability to work collaboratively, motivate others and contribute positively to team success.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: 7th of September

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork
  - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously
  - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred
  - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive
  - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring
  - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence
  - We promote…