Safeguarding & Wellbeing Officer

Safeguarding & Wellbeing Officer

Job Type

Support

Job Category

Supported Learning, Youth Engagement

Employment Basis

Established (salaried)

Location

John Ruskin College - Croydon, East Surrey College - Redhill

Salary Range

£31,990 per annum

Closing Date

12/08/2026

Documents

• 3._OSC_Corporation_Competency_Framework.pdf
  (PDF, 497.72kb)
• Safeguarding & Wellbeing Officer JD & PS.pdf
  (PDF, 351.46kb)

Are you passionate about safeguarding, wellbeing and supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes?

We are looking for a dedicated Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officer to join our Student Support team and play a key role in promoting the safety, wellbeing and success of our learners.

Working closely with the Head of Safeguarding and Wellbeing, you will provide high-quality safeguarding and wellbeing support, managing a caseload of learners and delivering timely interventions for those who may be vulnerable or at risk of harm.

What we're looking for

You will have:

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in a related discipline such as social care, mental health or mentoring.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and guidance, including KCSIE and Prevent.
• Experience working with young people and vulnerable adults, particularly those with mental health or wellbeing needs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with learners, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people in a diverse learning environment.

Interviews are expected to take place from week commencing 17th of August onwards.

Please refer to the attached JD & PS document for the full list of qualifications, knowledge and experience required for this role.

If this sounds like you and you will enjoy working in a forward thinking, friendly, fast paced, changing environment with state of the art facilities, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such as an excellent pension scheme, generous holiday package, free onsite parking and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in house Spa and Salon treatments.

*Applications will however be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. As much as we would love to respond to all applicants, due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful candidates.

Orbital South Colleges Group are committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population. We are also committed to PREVENT and Safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Both College Campus’ are smoke-free zones.

As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.