Safeguarding and Welfare Officer
| Posting date: | 26 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,962 to £38,169 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 October 2025 |
| Location: | E6 6ER |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Newham College of Further Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
About Us:
Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post-16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways – including 16–18 study, adult education, apprenticeships, and higher education.
With over 600 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of £60 million, Newham College is one of the borough’s largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development.
The Role.
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Safeguarding & Welfare Officer to join our Student Services team at Newham College. You will play a vital part in supporting students to overcome barriers, build resilience, and achieve their full potential. Acting as a safeguarding officer, you will provide both one-to-one and group support, while also contributing to the delivery of training, workshops, and enrichment activities that promote wellbeing, British Values, and life skills.
Key responsibilities.
Liaise with curriculum teams to target and provide pastoral and welfare support, dealing with an allocated caseload of students needing extra support, so that students develop the confidence and resilience needed to succeed.
Act as part of the safeguarding team through the identification of students at risk or those experiencing mental ill health, who would benefit from support
Support the preparation of students for progression within and from the College
Contribute to the planning and delivery of enrichment activities and workshops so that students develop their understanding of citizenship, British Values, physical, emotional and mental health and the importance of personal, behavioural and social skills
Encourage student participation in wider College life, including enrichment and social action, equipping them with the skills and attributes needed in modern society
Our Ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and experience.
Is Level 3 Safeguarding and or Mental Health First Aid Trained (or willing to achieve this)
Has at least 2 years’ experience in safeguarding or welfare, ideally within education.
Has experience working with young people (14–19) and adults (19+).
Can demonstrate excellent interpersonal, motivational, and communication skills.
Understands the challenges facing learners from diverse backgrounds.
Holds Level 2 Maths and English (or equivalent).
Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education All employment offers are subject employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Children’s Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College’s mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.
Recruitment Process
The email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor.
All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.
The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that we advertise our salaries on a range to indicate the trajectory of progression that can be made. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range.
We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.
**Please note that we do not accept CVs**
Closing Date - 17th October 2025
Interview Date - Week beginning 27th October 2025
Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post-16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways – including 16–18 study, adult education, apprenticeships, and higher education.
With over 600 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of £60 million, Newham College is one of the borough’s largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development.
The Role.
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Safeguarding & Welfare Officer to join our Student Services team at Newham College. You will play a vital part in supporting students to overcome barriers, build resilience, and achieve their full potential. Acting as a safeguarding officer, you will provide both one-to-one and group support, while also contributing to the delivery of training, workshops, and enrichment activities that promote wellbeing, British Values, and life skills.
Key responsibilities.
Liaise with curriculum teams to target and provide pastoral and welfare support, dealing with an allocated caseload of students needing extra support, so that students develop the confidence and resilience needed to succeed.
Act as part of the safeguarding team through the identification of students at risk or those experiencing mental ill health, who would benefit from support
Support the preparation of students for progression within and from the College
Contribute to the planning and delivery of enrichment activities and workshops so that students develop their understanding of citizenship, British Values, physical, emotional and mental health and the importance of personal, behavioural and social skills
Encourage student participation in wider College life, including enrichment and social action, equipping them with the skills and attributes needed in modern society
Our Ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and experience.
Is Level 3 Safeguarding and or Mental Health First Aid Trained (or willing to achieve this)
Has at least 2 years’ experience in safeguarding or welfare, ideally within education.
Has experience working with young people (14–19) and adults (19+).
Can demonstrate excellent interpersonal, motivational, and communication skills.
Understands the challenges facing learners from diverse backgrounds.
Holds Level 2 Maths and English (or equivalent).
Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education All employment offers are subject employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Children’s Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College’s mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.
Recruitment Process
The email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor.
All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.
The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that we advertise our salaries on a range to indicate the trajectory of progression that can be made. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range.
We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.
**Please note that we do not accept CVs**
Closing Date - 17th October 2025
Interview Date - Week beginning 27th October 2025