Student Support Officer

Student Support Officer

£34,567.00 - £37,464.00 (including London Weighting Allowance)
Full Time, Permanent

United Colleges Group provides education to over 11,000 learners a year, including 16–18‑year‑olds, adults, apprentices, and students with high needs, across our five campuses and two colleges;
City of Westminster College and College of North West London. The Cockpit Theatre also forms part of the Group. With an annual turnover of over £50m, we are one of the top 20 largest college groups in the UK. We offer education and training in almost all vocational areas at a variety of levels for a wide range of learners of all ages and starting points.

Our mission is to provide all our learners with the very best knowledge and to break down any barriers to learning. We pride ourselves on enabling our learners to meet their individual needs and aspirations and we deliver a learning experience that is unique, enjoyable and rewarding.

United Colleges Group is committed to providing a high quality of teaching and learning. We have a vibrant and growing cohort of 16 to 18 year old students studying vocational programmes. The Student Support Officer will work as part of the safeguarding team, to support and assist the Safeguarding Leads to implement and deliver safeguarding and to ensure full compliance with legislation, regulation and best practice.

• You will be the first point of contact for staff and others to provide advice, guidance, co‑ordinate and case manage safeguarding concerns.
• Support risk assessments related to potential safeguarding concerns to ensure that student welfare and wellbeing are supported adequately and appropriately.

• A passion for working with young people.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Good IT and numeracy skills.
• Prepared to work flexibly.
• Ability to use your own initiative and work with a minimum of direct supervision.
• Ability to inspire and motivate young people.

If you’re ready to join a Group that has the resources to develop the talents of both students and staff, you can find more information on this role and details on how to apply by visiting our dedicated recruitment microsite. Alternatively, you can e‑mail us for more information, quoting the job reference. Please note that we may close the application prior to the listed date should sufficient applicants be received.

The College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to full‑vetting procedures including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services Check.