Safeguarding and Welfare Officer

**bigcreative.education** **Safeguarding and** **Welfare Officer** **Job specification pack** **Welcome to** **Big Creative Academy** **Big Creative Academy (BCA) is a specialist** **creative arts college for 16-19 year olds based** **in Walthamstow, E17.** **Our intent is to provide young creatives from** **diverse backgrounds with the entrepreneurial skills** **and academic knowledge to have a powerful impact** **in the creative industries.** **Through access to higher education and the** **development of cultural capital we will provide** **students with the attitude and resilience to** **succeed.** BCA job specification pack As an organisation we provide a supportive, developmental environment with a creative and innovative approach to education. Choosing to work for BCA will enable you to be part of a successful organisation that offer a good work - life balance to all employees, which includes a flexible working approach, a friendly, positive and purposeful working environment, and plenty of opportunities for social interaction between colleagues We are a values-led organisation, award-winning in equality, diversity, and inclusion and a best practice college for LGBTQ+. We work with integrity and passion, and are fiercely committed to creating a truly meaningful work environment, where individuals are empowered with the tools, technology, and training to unleash their full potential. This is an exciting time to join BCA. We moved into our £21m new building in January 2021 with all new industry-standard studios and equipment. We are expanding to launch the new Fashion Futures Studio in September 2023. **BCT culture video >** BCA job specification pack We have 440 young people per year enrolled onto our Level 3 vocational programmes, and learners take qualifications in maths and English if needed. We have a job centre on site for learners and a sister organisation, Big Creative Training, offering apprenticeships. Progression outcomes for students are filling local skills needs for a growing creative arts sector. The majority of our staff are dual practitioners, teaching their professional craft. This makes BCA an innovative environment in which to work. Together with our industry ambassadors and patron, Emeli Sande, all of our programmes are industry led and forward thinking. **Benefits of working for BCA** - Flexible Fridays, half day, to provide work-life balance - Employee assistance programme - Research-based professional development - Supportive, caring and developmental environment with full staff wellbeing programme - Excellent career development opportunities and performance recognition - Staff social events - Gym facilities for staff use - Cycle to work scheme **Sacha Corcoran, MBE (Principal)** I’m really proud of the team at Big Creative Academy all working together to provide the best education possible for our learners. Our values are incredibly important to us and we look forward to welcoming you into the Big Creative family. **- Kindness - Respect - Inclusivity - Authenticity - Integrity -** **What our learners** **and graduates say** **96% of learners at BCA say their overall experience** **is good. Here’s what they had to say** - “The _teachers always find time to _help.”_ - “I _love the small class sizes, and the fun environment _created.”_ - “I _get to do something I love with other people who have the same interests as _me.”_ BCA job specification pack Not only did the college give us the tools and knowledge to succeed, they prepared us for life as creatives of the future. **Georgia** If it _wasn’t _for BCA _there’s _no way I would have become the person I am today. Thanks for helping me find _myself”_ **Amani** **Job Description &** **Person Specification** BCA job specification pack **Post Title: Safeguarding and Welfare Officer** - Salary: £12,604 - £14,000 per annum (£25,207 - £28,000 FTE) - Basis: Part time (17.5 hours per week preferably Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday) - Weeks: 52 weeks - Start Date: January 2025 - Reporting to: LINE MANAGER Deputy Director of Student Services - Location: Big Creative Academy, Clifton Avenue, E17 6HL **Purpose of the role**: **Work under the guidance and direction of the Director and Deputy Director of Student** **Services and the Deputy Designated Safeguarding and Mental Health Manager to provide** **intervention, support and education to learners as a part of the College safeguarding and** **wellbeing provision.** **Principal Accountabilities**: - Work as a part of the Student Support team to triage safeguarding and wellbeing referrals and hold a caseload of learners allocated through this process. - Respond in a timely manner and provide intervention, support and guidance for learners experiencing safeguarding or abuse issues. - Implement processes for well-being interventions, advice and guidance for learners experiencing well - being or welfare concerns. - W