Wellbeing and Safeguarding Officer

Heart of Worcestershire (HoW) College; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Bromsgrove seeks a Wellbeing and Safeguarding Officer to provide high-quality health, welfare, and safeguarding services for students. The role involves supporting attendance and retention strategies, collaborating with various college departments, and ensuring effective safeguarding measures are in place. Candidates should have experience in supporting diverse learners and a strong commitment to promoting wellbeing. This part-time role offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Continuing Professional Development

Flexible working

Employee discounts & benefits

Progression opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in providing health, welfare, and safeguarding services.
• Ability to maintain accurate records using college systems.
• Skills in delivering wellbeing interventions on a one-to-one and group basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive health and welfare services for students.
• Support college attendance and retention with proactive wellbeing support.
• Act as the first response safeguarding contact.

Skills

Experience supporting learners on a 1:1 basis

Ability to motivate and engage students

Willingness to travel

Education

Minimum Level 2 in English and Maths

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Wellbeing and Safeguarding Officer

Closing Date: 5th January 2026 23:59

Pay: Up to £16,356 (part‑time) or £24,675 – £26,821 per annum (pro rata) depending on experience and qualifications.

Hours: 25 per week x 40 weeks (term time only)

Work type: Part‑time

What We’re Looking For

Experience supporting learners on a 1:1 basis and the ability to motivate and engage students.

Ability to work within the Specialist Learning Support department and to welcome a diverse student body.

Prepared to travel to other campuses or surrounding areas as required.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide high quality and responsive health, welfare and safeguarding services for all students.
• Support College attendance, retention and achievement strategies by providing proactive welfare and wellbeing support to students individually and in groups.
• Work directly with college departments to ensure learners are fully supported, with any barriers to learning dealt with promptly and effectively.
• Collaborate with external agencies to ensure students receive the best possible support.
• Contribute to specialist support and co‑ordinate where required, including attending Looked‑After Children reviews, Personal Education Plans, Strategy meetings and Child in Need plans.
• Assist the Head of Student Support and Wellbeing in the delivery of support services across the college.
• Act as the first response safeguarding contact, operating rapid response to all safeguarding concerns and maintaining effective cover across the college.
• Maintain accurate and timely records using the college systems (ProMonitor, UniTrack etc.).
• Promote and raise awareness of safeguarding, prevent and wellbeing procedures for students.
• Carry out thorough risk assessments and checks on any learners who disclose criminal convictions.
• Create safety plans where appropriate.
• Provide initial support and advice to individuals identified as “at risk”.
• Deliver high quality wellbeing interventions on a one‑to‑one and group basis to encourage learner engagement and future success.
• Measure the impact of support to evaluate effectiveness and inform continuous development.
• Identify and support learners in overcoming barriers to learning.
• Maintain accurate records of all interventions and student information in the safeguarding database.
• Manage a flexible caseload of students, prioritising those with complex needs and safeguarding concerns.
• Act as a key member of the College Safeguarding Team.
• Attend regular caseload reviews to ensure student needs are met.
• Assist in activities such as recruitment events, enrolment activities and assessment of support needs.
• Produce statistics to evaluate impact of services and contribute to the College’s quality processes.
• Publicise support services to students and staff.
• Undertake duties as a First Aider and Fire Marshal.

About Us

Heart of Worcestershire College is the county’s largest further education institution, offering a diverse range of academic, vocational and community courses across campuses. Diversity, integrity, partnership and trust underpin everything we do, and by 2030 we aim to be 90% green.

The Perks

• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (24/7, 365 days a year)
• Regular Continuing Professional Development
• Opportunity to gain further qualifications and enhance professional development through our Awards process
• Agile and Flexible working (dependent on role)
• Employee discounts & benefits package including high street and travel discounts
• Fantastic progression opportunities
• Mentor to support you in your new role
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite parking (Certain campuses only)
• Opportunities for volunteering within local community and charities

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

We hire people of all backgrounds, cultures and identities and are committed to being an inclusive workplace. We do not allow any form of discrimination and expect all staff to share our commitment to promoting and protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Additional Information

All successful applicants will need to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The costs will be deducted from the applicant’s first salary payment.

Application Details

Closing date for this post is 5th January 2026.

Interview date: TBC. Please allow up to four weeks after the closing date to hear back if your application was unsuccessful.

To apply please visit https://vacancies.howcollege.ac.uk/.

For further information on the role, please contact HR at [e-mail].

Conditions of Service

• Changed to a 6‑month probationary period, during which training in Equality & Diversity, Prevent, Safeguarding and Health & Safety will be required.
• All newly appointed staff will be required to meet the Standards for safeguarding, participate in the College’s Performance Management Scheme and comply with Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity policies.
• Education qualifications must include a minimum Level 2 in English and Maths.
• Qualified as a First Aider and Fire Marshal where required.
• Completion of the Discovery and Barring Service check and Medical check.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range: £24,675 – £26,821 per annum (pro rata).

Annual leave is paid in lieu of holiday; statutory bank holidays and concessionary days within the working week are paid.

The College operates an Occupational Pension Scheme – the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Other Key Information

• All successful applicants will be based at Bromsgrove, but may be required to work across all campuses.
• All new staff must undertake a medical assessment to confirm fitness for duty.
• Qualifications may need to be validated; the College will follow up with relevant institutions.
• Student loan facilities are available for those required to obtain qualifying courses.
• Smoking is prohibited within the College environment.
• Applicants with disabilities should contact the HR Department before the interview if any adjustments are required.
• Only completed application forms will be considered; CVs will not be accepted as a substitute.
• Applicants invited to interview should bring ID for DBS check, proof of right to work, and qualifications as listed in their application.

Important Notices

It is not sufficient to repeat what is in the specification – you must demonstrate how you meet each requirement. Information submitted should clearly match the person specification.

Completed application forms should be submitted by 5th January 2026 via the College website (www.howcollege.ac.uk). If you do not hear from us within four weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.