Welfare Officer (FTC February 2027)

Salary: £28,949.46 -£30,920.24 pro rata (Based on a FTE salary of £33,447 - £35,756 per annum)

Do you have a passion for supporting young people to thrive, achieve and reach their full potential?

Cardiff and Vale College is seeking a Junior Apprentice Welfare Officer to join our Junior Apprenticeship team. Working with Key Stage 4 learners, you will play a vital role in supporting learner welfare, behaviour, attendance and engagement, helping to ensure that every learner is able to succeed in a safe and supportive environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and compassionate individual who enjoys working with young people and building positive relationships with parents, schools and external agencies.

What You'll Do

You will take a lead role in coordinating and supporting the welfare, safeguarding, attendance and positive engagement of learners enrolled on the Junior Apprenticeship programme. Working closely with learners, parents/carers, schools, local authorities and College colleagues, you will help ensure learners receive the support they need to achieve their goals.

You will coordinate learner support plans, monitor attendance and wellbeing, contribute to safeguarding processes and act as a key point of contact for stakeholders involved in each learner's educational journey.

About You

We are looking for a confident and highly organised individual with excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to supporting young people.

You will have experience working with learners who may require additional support and be able to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You will be comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities and responding effectively to challenging situations when they arise.

Experience of working with vulnerable or at-risk learners, together with strong administrative and IT skills, will help you succeed in this rewarding role. A Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Person (DSP) qualification, or a similar safeguarding qualification is required.

Why Join Us

At Cardiff and Vale College, you'll join one of the UK's largest and most successful further education colleges, supporting more than 30,000 learners each year. You'll become part of an ambitious and inclusive organisation that is committed to transforming lives through education and creating positive outcomes for learners and communities across the region.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people while working within a supportive team that values collaboration, development and learner success.

Additional Information

This position is offered on a fixed-term basis in line with the current funding arrangements for the programme. Ending in February 2027.

The closing date for completed applications is 27th August 2026 at 11:59pm.

For full details of the role, responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job pack. To find out more about Cardiff and Vale College, visit www.cavc.ac.uk .If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@cavc.ac.uk

Applications must be submitted using the Cardiff and Vale College application form. The College welcomes applications in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if you would like the interview and assessment process to be conducted in Welsh.

All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Employment cannot commence until a satisfactory and up-to-date DBS check has been received. The College's Procedure for the Suitability of Ex-Offenders for Employment is available upon request.

Please note that some roles may require registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC). Where this applies, employment will be conditional upon obtaining and maintaining the appropriate registration.

Employment with Cardiff and Vale College is also subject to satisfactory references. Before employment can commence, the College must receive two references, one of which must be from your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted following appointment.

These checks form part of our pre-employment requirements and must be satisfactorily completed before employment can commence.



We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities and are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the learners and communities we serve. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we are committed to the recruitment, development and retention of disabled people, ensuring an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.