Safeguarding & Wellbeing Officer

at  Moulton College

We are looking for a Safeguarding & Wellbeing Officer to Support the College Safeguarding & Wellbeing Team in the management of safeguarding cases.
Our Safeguarding Team provide excellent support and signposting to students and provide an environment where Safeguarding is central to everything we do.
Your duties

You will:

• work with other cross college services to identify vulnerable students and encourage engagement with available support
• provide advice, guidance, support and signposting to external services as required
• monitor and manage wellbeing and student needs
• work with the Curriculum teams, Student Services, Student Support Officer, Learning Support and Personal Development Tutors to identify and prioritise vulnerable learners
• work with the Residential Coordinator to ensure that residential students are safeguarded
• represent the College at multi-agency meetings which could be held at College virtually or off-site

For the full requirements of the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification

The successful candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualities will include:

• Minimum of grade C in GCSE Maths and English Language (or equivalent)
• Previous experience of working with young people and vulnerable adults
• Knowledge of systems and agencies that operate to support the care of young people
• Developed active listening skills

For the full requirements of the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
Benefits

There are too many benefits to working at Moulton College to include them all. Aside from the location (Moulton is located in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside covering over 450 hectares, with a further 170 hectares rented as grazing for our livestock), Moulton College boasts a dedicated, skilled and experienced staff team and an aspirational student body. As a valued employee at Moulton College you will have access to:

• 33 days annual leave, including 8 bank holidays(pro rata for part-time)
• A maximum of 5 College closure days (pro rata for part-time)
• High Street Discounts scheme with access to discounts at a host of retailers
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 24.7%)
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits
• Opportunity for annual volunteering day
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development of Moulton College employees
• Access to 24/7 Support Line for employees and close family household members
• A focused and committed Wellbeing group at the forefront of positive initiative
• Healthcare cash plan (subject to conditions)
• Discounted Leisure Centre membership
• Discounted nursery fees
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to conditions)
• Eye care vouchers
• Online Payslips

We help new employees settle in through central College induction events and local induction activities. We also provide a range of essential information through our online learning packages. These cover various topics including Equality, Safeguarding, Health & Safety at Work, to name a few.
How to apply
Applications may be reviewed and shortlisted upon receipt. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
The College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Moulton College does not discriminate or consider employment on the basis of age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief. Moulton College encourages all qualified applicants to apply.
Please note that, in line with current legislation, an online search will be undertaken as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates to prevent (or minimise the risk of) individuals being employed to work with young people who may be unsuitable to do so. Any specific concerns regarding any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, may then be discussed during the interview stage with the candidate.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo a range of checks in line with Keeping Children Safe In Education, including an enhanced background check conducted by the Disclosure & Barring Service prior to employment commencing.
To apply for this role, please download the college application form, complete and return via email to jobs@moulton.ac.uk; these are located on the College website at https://www.moulton.ac.uk/work…; Alternatively email jobs@moulton.ac.uk to request an application pack.
CVs will not be considered

Please refer the Job description for details