Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officer

SAFEGUARDING AND WELLBEING OFFICER
We’re recruiting a proactive and organised Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officer to support a large‑scale academic programme. This varied role spans pre‑event planning and on‑site delivery, including recruitment coordination, safeguarding, and student welfare. During peak summer delivery, you’ll play a hands‑on role supporting participants and ambassadors, ensuring a safe, smooth and engaging experience within a dynamic, campus‑based environment.

SAFEGUARDING AND WELLBEING OFFICER ROLE:

• Leading safeguarding training and awareness by supporting staff, mentors and stakeholders to understand policies and maintain high standards of student welfare
• Coordinating safeguarding practices, including safer recruitment, DBS checks, policy updates, data compliance and secure record management
• Supporting Designated Safeguarding Leads by managing safeguarding processes, liaising with external agencies and embedding best practice across programmes
• Maintaining accurate safeguarding, welfare and compliance records, including training logs, behavioural concerns, dietary and medical information
• Managing safeguarding delivery during programmes by overseeing incident tracking, coordinating welfare support and ensuring compliance with escalation procedures
• Conducting investigations, interviews and incident reviews while ensuring appropriate follow-up actions and recommendations for continuous improvement
• Supporting student wellbeing through health monitoring, mental health support and coordination with accommodation teams to ensure safe programme delivery

SAFEGUARDING AND WELLBEING OFFICER BENEFITS:

• Demonstrating extensive safeguarding experience within educational or under-18 residential settings
• Planning and risk assessment activities to ensure safe delivery for under-18 participants
• Applying strong communication skills when working with young people, staff and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds
• Supporting welfare needs through an empathetic, approachable and student-focused mindset
• Maintaining strong organisation and attention to detail while managing complex safeguarding processes
• Remaining calm under pressure while prioritising high workload demands and meeting deadlines
• Applying in-depth knowledge of UK safeguarding regulations while using Excel and database systems to manage and report information

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply today by submitting your CV to us. Please note that due to the high volume of applications that we receive, only successful applicants will be contacted. For information on how we process personal information, please refer to our website: How We Use Your Personal Information.

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