Student Wellbeing and Safeguarding Lead

Salary: GBP 27,492.00 - 33,299.00 per year;GBP 25,456.84 - 30,833.97 per year

Student Wellbeing and Safeguarding Lead

Student Wellbeing and Safeguarding Lead

Salary Scale 5/6: £27,492 - £33,299 (pro rata)

Full time (37 hours) and Term Time Only for 42 weeks

Fixed Term until 31st August 2025

Please note, actual salary will be based on the number of term time only weeks worked.

For the full 42 week contract this would be £25,456.84 - £30,833.97.

Job Purpose: To ensure college is a safe and inclusive environment for all students, to facilitate an accessible and non-judgmental wellbeing and safeguarding service and to respond to all safeguarding concerns following the appropriate guidance and legislation.

Safeguarding Level: Level 3 / DSL

Essential Criteria:

• Proven track record of working with young people in group and individual situations
• Knowledge and experience of delivering information and signposting young people to appropriate organisations
• Knowledge and experience of networking with individuals and agencies
• Knowledge and awareness of issues affecting young adults
• Knowledge and experience of Safeguarding (Children and Adults) and Prevent Legislation

For further information, please view the job information pack .

Interview date: 22/07/2024

Bridgend College recognises its responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. We apply a rigorous process of checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children and vulnerable adults. The above post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure for child and adult workforce.

Bridgend College understands the value of providing services in Welsh and the need to grow its bilingual workforce. We therefore encourage applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate good Welsh language skills. Please specify in your personal statement whether you would prefer to have your assessment/interview conducted in Welsh.

We are actively seeking to improve representation from all sections of the community and promoting equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from everyone, including people from different backgrounds and communities, and of different ages.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability if their application meets the essential criteria for the post, and consider them on their abilities. We can also offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.

The College does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us.

Please note there may be a requirement for a second stage interview or assessment.