Welfare Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Up to £28,398 FTE |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 07 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8QA |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1521781 |
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Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking to appoint a full time Welfare Officer responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all learners and apprentices, supporting the college- wide Safeguarding and Prevent strategies.
Key responsibilities for this role include: maintaining an accurate and comprehensive safeguarding log, working collaboratively as part of the Safeguarding team, delivering a front-line service to support learner wellbeing, and providing appropriate signposting and referrals where necessary.
We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, which includes:A competitive salaryGenerous annual leave entitlement (48 days for support staff, inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure days, pro rata for part time)
Occupational pension scheme Employee benefits package Employee Assistance ProgrammeFree on-site parking Full programme of training and mentoringInduction programme and buddy schemeFlexible working, where appropriate
Menopause friendly
Where appropriate we will consider flexible working options, such as part time or job share. Please include details of any requests in your supporting statement, and we would be happy to discuss this further at interview.
In November 2024 the college was officially commended as ‘Good with outstanding features’ by Ofsted. Our mission is ‘Inclusion, realising potential; transforming lives’. Our environment is inclusive, friendly and supportive, with high expectations for both staff and students. To thrive in our environment, you will need to be resilient, positive, able to work autonomously, have a strong work ethic, and put our learners at the heart of everything you do.
In March 2025 the college achieved the Platinum accreditation in the Investors in People framework. The college is performing at a High Performing (Platinum) level and demonstrates ‘a deeply embedded culture of excellence in the way in which the organisation leads, supports, and develops its people’.
Sustainability is a key priority for Warrington & Vale Royal College, and we are committed to raising awareness and the implementation of sustainable practices in all aspects of college life. Sustainability principles are embedded across the college, and our sustainability action plan and committee are led by senior leaders to ensure that this remains a key focus.
Suitable candidates will hold a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above, including Maths and English, and hold a Level 3 qualification. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of safeguarding principles and mental health awareness, or have successfully completed relevant training in these areas.
For further information please refer to the attached job description, or if you would like an informal conversation about this role please contact us.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check/Children’s barred list check, and a Prohibition check for teaching staff.
Please note that it is college policy that referees of short-listed candidates will automatically be approached prior to interview. One reference should be from your current or most recent employer. In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, online searches will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.
The College operates on 2 campuses – Warrington and Winsford.Please note, an application must be completed via FE jobs, as we cannot accept CVs as applications for employment. Agency CVs will not be accepted for this post.
This post closes on Sunday 7th December; interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 11th December.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested in this post please submit your application as soon as possible.
`Warrington and Vale Royal College is committed to Equal Opportunities and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our learners'
Key responsibilities for this role include: maintaining an accurate and comprehensive safeguarding log, working collaboratively as part of the Safeguarding team, delivering a front-line service to support learner wellbeing, and providing appropriate signposting and referrals where necessary.
We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, which includes:A competitive salaryGenerous annual leave entitlement (48 days for support staff, inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure days, pro rata for part time)
Occupational pension scheme Employee benefits package Employee Assistance ProgrammeFree on-site parking Full programme of training and mentoringInduction programme and buddy schemeFlexible working, where appropriate
Menopause friendly
Where appropriate we will consider flexible working options, such as part time or job share. Please include details of any requests in your supporting statement, and we would be happy to discuss this further at interview.
In November 2024 the college was officially commended as ‘Good with outstanding features’ by Ofsted. Our mission is ‘Inclusion, realising potential; transforming lives’. Our environment is inclusive, friendly and supportive, with high expectations for both staff and students. To thrive in our environment, you will need to be resilient, positive, able to work autonomously, have a strong work ethic, and put our learners at the heart of everything you do.
In March 2025 the college achieved the Platinum accreditation in the Investors in People framework. The college is performing at a High Performing (Platinum) level and demonstrates ‘a deeply embedded culture of excellence in the way in which the organisation leads, supports, and develops its people’.
Sustainability is a key priority for Warrington & Vale Royal College, and we are committed to raising awareness and the implementation of sustainable practices in all aspects of college life. Sustainability principles are embedded across the college, and our sustainability action plan and committee are led by senior leaders to ensure that this remains a key focus.
Suitable candidates will hold a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above, including Maths and English, and hold a Level 3 qualification. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of safeguarding principles and mental health awareness, or have successfully completed relevant training in these areas.
For further information please refer to the attached job description, or if you would like an informal conversation about this role please contact us.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check/Children’s barred list check, and a Prohibition check for teaching staff.
Please note that it is college policy that referees of short-listed candidates will automatically be approached prior to interview. One reference should be from your current or most recent employer. In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, online searches will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.
The College operates on 2 campuses – Warrington and Winsford.Please note, an application must be completed via FE jobs, as we cannot accept CVs as applications for employment. Agency CVs will not be accepted for this post.
This post closes on Sunday 7th December; interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 11th December.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested in this post please submit your application as soon as possible.
`Warrington and Vale Royal College is committed to Equal Opportunities and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our learners'