Learner Safety Officer (EL162)
Salary: £22,556 – £25,205 (per annum)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 per week
Location: Ellesmere Port Campus
We are seeking an inspiring individual to join our team at our Ellesmere Port Campus as Learner Safety Officer. This role involves welcoming learners to College and ensuring that they are wearing their lanyards, holding focus groups with learners for feedback about their College experience, encouraging positive behaviours amongst learners in the wider College environments and responding to requests for help and support from learners in liaison with other College staff/departments. Providing First Aid where required (full training will be given).
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain high visibility across the campus, communicating effectively with learners and promoting positive behaviours;
Be a member of the Be-Safe team supporting learners under the supervision of the Designated and Deputy Designation Safeguarding Leads;
Be present at the campus barriers in the morning to support learner arrival; and
Act as first aider as required.
Key Person Specification Requirements:
Level 3 qualification or above, in a relevant discipline;
GCSE Grade C (4/5) in Maths and English (or equivalent);
Ability to develop good working relations and rapport with young people (16-18 years) and adult learners;
Experience of working with groups and/or individuals in a supportive environment;
Current, valid driving licence; and
Enhanced DBS check.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Benefits:
Access to world-class facilities;
Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk.
Equality and Diversity
Information, Advice and Guidance
Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
Principles of Customer Service
Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities;
Competitive salary;
Pension scheme;
35 days holiday (plus bank holidays);
College ‘Count Me In’ social platform;
Online benefits platform;
Onsite fitness and childcare facilities;
Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants, hair and beauty salon; and
Free onsite parking
How to apply:
Please complete our application form and return it to recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk by 9am, 25 November 2024.
The selection process will take place on 10 December 2024 (Ellesmere Port Campus).
We do not consider applications submitted through recruitment agencies.
Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.
Ellesmere Port Campus
Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Ellesmere Port Campus boasts:
Professional theatre.
Construction & Engineering Centre (Refurbished Summer 2022);
Award-winning restaurant, Academy West (Refurbished Summer 2023); and
Professional theatre.