Welfare and Safeguarding Officer

Colchester/Braintree

Actual Salary £22,729 - £24,778 per annum

Full-time Salary £27,321 - £29,784 per annum

Permanent - Term-time Only - 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

About the role

You will provide a front-line, reactive first response service, to student safeguarding and welfare concerns in order to support student safety and wellbeing, signpost to external support agencies and reduce barriers to learning so the student can progress and achieve.

About you

You will have recent experience of working with, and supporting vulnerable young people aged between 16-19 years old in a similar role, along with experience of dealing with safeguarding cases, following policies and procedures.

Closing date: 21 April 2025

Our Benefits include:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• Local Government Pension Scheme (22.6% employer contribution)
• Extensive Employee Benefits Scheme including discounts at high street and online retailers

To apply please complete our Application form on our website.

Additional Information

Colchester Institute is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We strive to be an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a Criminal Records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Colchester Institute will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please visit our website www.colchester.ac.uk to obtain further details about the College.