Learner Safety Officer (EL161)

at  Cheshire College South West

Salary: £22,556 – £25,205 (per annum)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 per week
Location: Crewe Campus
We are seeking an excellent communicator with experience of safeguarding and first aid to join our team at our Crewe Campus as Learner Safety Officer.

KEY PERSON SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Level 3 qualification or above, in a relevant discipline;
• First Aid at Work certificate (current) with commitment to remain valid;
• GCSE Grade C (4/5) in Maths and English (or equivalent);
• Experience of handling safeguarding issues and following safeguarding procedures;
• Proven experience of providing advice and guidance to learners;
• Proven track record of co-ordinating learner activities;
• Experience of first aid provision;
• Current, valid driving licence; and
• Enhanced DBS check

PLEASE SEE THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR FURTHER DETAILS.

If you’re interested in this excellent opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk by 9am, 1 July 2024.
The selection process will take place on 11 July 2024.

ABOUT US

Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. The College is in the process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment.
Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.
There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunity for learners to make new friends.
The College is proud of its strong links with local Employers such as Bentley Motors, Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals as well as ensuring the curriculum offer remains current and relevant to local, regional and national needs.

• Maintain high visibility across the campus, communicating effectively with learners and promoting positive behaviours;
• Be present at the campus barriers in the morning to support learner arrival;
• Be an active member of the Be-Safe team supporting and advising on safeguarding concerns, referrals & learner welfare;
• Act as first aider as required;
• Organise and support student participation activities including fundraising and other enrichment opportunities; and
• Develop and facilitate the Student Senate alongside the learners and support the learners to participate in learner voice activities.