We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Wellbeing & Safeguarding Officer to join our growing Student Services team. In this rewarding role, you will play a vital part in supporting students' wellbeing, safeguarding, mental health, behaviour and personal development, ensuring every learner feels safe, supported and empowered to succeed.
Working closely with colleagues and external agencies, you will help deliver a trauma-informed, student-centred approach, providing effective safeguarding interventions and promoting positive behaviours across the College.
We're looking for someone who has:
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Experience supporting young people in education or a safeguarding-related environment.
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Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and wellbeing practices.
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Excellent communication, organisational and relationship-building skills.
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A passion for helping students overcome barriers and achieve their potential.
Join a college that values inclusion, wellbeing and student success, and be part of a team committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment for all.
For full specification requirements please refer to the job description.
In return, we offer;
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Competitive salaries.
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Up to 29 days annual leave plus generous additional closure days and bank holidays
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Enrolment into the West Midlands Pension Fund (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
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Free on site car parking.
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Outstanding staff training and team building programme.
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ZEST; the College’s Health & Wellbeing initiative for our staff.
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Staff incentive schemes including Cycle to Work scheme and ‘Best of Walsall’ discounts.
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Simply Health care scheme.
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On site Mental Health First Aiders.
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Employee Assistance Programme.
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Reward and recognition scheme.
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State of the art campuses with the latest industry facilities, including our Graduate Salon of Hair and Beauty and on site Little Professors’ Nursery.
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Access to ‘The Hub’ offering a Gym, Spa & Sports Clinic and The Littleton Restaurant.
We are passionate about promoting equality of opportunity and creating a working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated and everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. Our environment is diverse in character and student population. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from Black Minority Ethnic origin and those with a disability.
Walsall College is committed to safeguarding our children and young people/vulnerable adults. We uphold fundamental British Values and expect all our employees to do the same. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including previous employment checks, online searches and an Enhanced DBS Check.
