Safeguarding and Wellbeing Advisor

Role: Safeguarding and Wellbeing Advisor

Location: Central Bedfordshire College – Dunstable Kingsway Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £27,717 and £32,515 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave (Pro-Rata) plus Bank holidays, People’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 29.6 hours (4 days) per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Part Time

This is a UK based contract
, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK
. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

We are currently seeking a Safeguarding and Wellbeing Advisor to join our Student Services department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Safeguarding and Wellbeing Advisor, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Role Purpose – Provide impartial safeguarding and wellbeing advice to students, identify barriers to education, and ensure compliance with child protection policies and statutory requirements.
• Safeguarding & Wellbeing – Record and monitor concerns on CPOMS, deliver short-term interventions (e.g., suicide prevention, healthy relationships), manage referrals, and liaise with internal/external agencies.
• Compliance & Risk Management – Process pre-enrolment safeguarding files, initiate alerts, complete risk assessments, and stay updated on statutory guidance (KCSIE, Prevent).
• Engagement & Awareness – Organise health and wellbeing events, attend multi-agency meetings, and provide staff training and advice on safeguarding and child protection issues.
• Customer Service & Teamwork – Deliver excellent service to students and stakeholders, maintain accurate records, support enrolment and college events, and contribute to continuous improvement within Student Services.

• Qualifications – Level 2 English and Maths;
  Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject;
  Youth Mental Health First Aid and IAG Level 3 (or willingness to work towards);
  Fire Marshall training (or willingness to complete).
• Knowledge & Experience – Experience in a busy student welfare environment; strong understanding of safeguarding and wellbeing; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, databases).
• Core Skills – Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff at all levels; problem-solving and initiative; planning and organising tasks; attention to detail and accuracy; ability to meet deadlines.
• Values & Attributes – Friendly, outgoing, flexible approach; ability to motivate others and work as part of a team; commitment to high standards of professionalism and student support.
• Additional Requirements – High-level administration skills; professional telephone manner; good attendance and timekeeping; willingness to adapt and continuously develop skills.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: TBC

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

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