Mental Health & Wellbeing Safeguarding Officer & DDSL
| Posting date: | 01 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £28,915 to £30,936 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 October 2025 |
| Location: | Fareham, Hampshire, Hampshire, PO14 1NH |
| Company: | South Hampshire Colleges Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ000090_1759324925 |
Summary
Care to Join Us?
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, dedicated and skilled Mental Health and Wellbeing Safeguarding Officer and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead . The information below provides more detail about the role.
We offer great benefits including;
- 35 days leave per year, plus bank holidays
- Generous employer pension contribution
- Regular training and development.
Duties:
- Provide initial triage and assessment for students presenting with significant mental health and wellbeing concerns, ensuring appropriate support and interventions are in place.
- Work collaboratively as part of the safeguarding team, responding to disclosures, concerns, and referrals in line with statutory safeguarding duties and college policies.
- Undertake risk assessments and develop individual support and safety plans for students at risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Build and maintain effective partnerships with external agencies (including CAMHS, NHS services, social care, police, and voluntary organisations) to secure appropriate interventions and ongoing support for students.
- Offer guidance, advice, and training to staff on identifying and supporting students with mental health and wellbeing needs.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records on safeguarding and wellbeing systems in line with college policy and data protection requirements.
Skills/Experience:
- Experience working with young people and/or vulnerable adults in education, health, or community settings
- Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance, and procedures
Qualifications:
- Minimum GCSE grade 4 / C in English & Maths or equivalent.
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) or equivalent training
Ideal Attributes:
- Ability to assess risk and implement safeguarding responses
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong record-keeping and confidentiality
- Resilience and ability to maintain professional boundaries
- Compassionate, approachable, student-focused; able to remain calm under pressure; committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion
About Us
The South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is a dynamic, purpose driven Further Education organisation with a commitment to Creating Better Futures for learners, employers and communities within South Hampshire and beyond.
We pride ourselves on living our values - Collaborative, Inclusive and Aspirational. We also understand the difference exceptional employees can make to us delivering outstanding results and we are always seeking to attract talent who can add value and who will be proud to be part of our growing organisation.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.