Safeguarding & Welfare Officer

Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking to appoint a Safeguarding and Welfare Officer to provide high-quality, proactive welfare, wellbeing and safeguarding support to our learners.

The successful candidate will work closely with students, staff and external agencies to identify and address barriers to learning, support students with complex needs and safeguarding concerns, and help learners achieve their full potential.

This role can also be offered on a term time only basis. The salary will be adjusted accordingly.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, which includes:

• Generous annual leave entitlement (48 days for Business Support Staff, inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure days, pro rata for part time)
• 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

Where appropriate we will consider flexible working options, such as part time or job share.

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 have 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or equivalent, including Maths and English, together with knowledge of safeguarding and mental health awareness. You will have experience of liaising effectively with a range of people and external agencies, strong interpersonal and organisational skills, and the ability to evaluate challenging situations and make well-judged decisions. You will also be confident in using IT systems and maintaining accurate records.

For further information please refer to the attached job description, or if you would like an informal conversation about this role please contact us.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check/Children’s barred list check, and a Prohibition check for teaching staff.

Please note that it is college policy that 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.

This post closes on 14th October 2026; interviews are to be confirmed.

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

Warrington & Vale Royal College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.