Wellbeing and Safeguarding Officer

4 weeks ago


Walsall, United Kingdom Walsall College Full time

Walsall College currently has an opportunity for a Wellbeing and Safeguarding Officer to join our dedicated team in ensuing our students are supported in all aspects of safeguarding.

This is a vital role and you will be responsible for coordinating a wide range of student support services which include: Safeguarding, the Prevent Duty, Behaviour and Attitudes, Mental Health and Wellbeing. The role will ensure the delivery of an excellent student experience in relation to these areas. You will be a key advocate for ensuring that every student matters especially for our most vulnerable and underrepresented students.

Working closely with our Head of Student Wellbeing, Inclusion, and Safeguarding, as well as our Behaviour, Wellbeing and Safeguarding Coordinator this exciting post will help support a whole College approach to relational practice and attachment aware, which will establish and foster a strong trauma informed ethos.

You will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of students by implementing and overseeing effective safeguarding policies and procedures. This position involves proactive engagement with students, staff, and external agencies to create a secure and supportive learning environment.

Demonstrable experience of delivering a safeguarding service is essential for this role, alongside experience of communicating and liaising with a variety of people, including external partners and students.

**For full specification requirements please refer to the job description.**

In return, we offer;
- Competitive salaries.
- Enrolment into the West Midlands Pension Fund (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
- Free on site car parking.
- Outstanding staff training and team building programme.
- ZEST; the College’s Health & Wellbeing initiative for our staff.
- Staff incentive schemes including Cycle to Work scheme and ‘Best of Walsall’ discounts.
- Simply Health care scheme.
- On site Mental Health First Aiders.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Reward and recognition scheme.
- State of the art campuses with the latest industry facilities, including our Graduate Salon of Hair and Beauty and on site Little Professors’ Nursery.
- Access to ‘The Hub’ offering a Gym, Spa & Sports Clinic and The Littleton Restaurant.


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