Position: Full-time Safeguarding and Welfare Officer
Location: FE College, East LondonRate: £20 per hourType: Temporary Ongoing role
Key Requirements:
* Safeguarding training (preferably to DSL Level 3) and experience
* Experience working within an educational establishment (preferably with age 16+)
* Experience of CP/CIN support
* Experience with external referrals, including MASH
* Ability to work as part of a team and independently
* Understanding of roles and boundaries
* Ability to look after own wellbeing
Role Overview: Safeguarding & Welfare Officers play a leading role in ensuring the personal development of students by promoting awareness of their role in modern society and providing appropriate personal support. This support aims to remove barriers to achievement and maximize potential. The role involves working closely with the Student Services and Curriculum teams to maximize student engagement and success.
Responsibilities:
1. Liaise with curriculum teams to provide pastoral and welfare support to students needing extra support, helping them develop confidence and resilience.
2. Act as part of the safeguarding team, identifying students at risk or experiencing mental ill health who would benefit from support.
3. Support the preparation of students for progression within and from the College.
4. Contribute to the planning and delivery of enri...