Wellbeing Officer
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | FTE £24,858.08 - Actual salary £21,865.55 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Macclesfield, SK11 8LF |
| Company: | Macclesfield College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 218 |
Summary
Job Advert
Our Safeguarding Department is expanding and we are excited to announce that we are looking for an additional team member to join
as a Wellbeing Officer.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced candidate to join our dedicated team.
Join us in shaping the future of our students and make a lasting impact with Macclesfield College!
The Role
Term Time Only
Monday - Thursday 8:40am - 5:00pm
Friday 8:40am - 4:00pm
To support student success and retention by delivering high-quality support in relation to welfare, safeguarding, and mental
wellbeing. The role involves identifying and removing barriers to education and engagement, providing both short- and long-term
supportive interventions for students experiencing a range of challenges, including safeguarding concerns, wellbeing issues, and
emotional difficulties.
Main Duties for this role include
* Assist the Safeguarding & Welfare Manager (DSL) with the provision of services to students including looked after, safeguarding
concerns and mental wellbeing;
* Identify appropriate support interventions and comply with College’s and Local Authorities referral system including whether an
urgent response / external referral is required;
* Liaise and maintain contact with parents and guardians for the duration of the student’s programme;
* Manage a caseload of students requiring ongoing assistance, with regular review of support, setting SMART targets and
attendance monitoring across all areas of study;
* Attend frequent meetings with the curriculum and progress team to share student experiences where appropriate.
Does Macclesfield College sound like the perfect working environment for you?
Check out our benefits opposite to find out more!
Pre-employment Screening
All posts are subject to standard pre-employment checks and you will be asked to provide;
* Evidence of your right to work in the UK
* Proof of Identity
* A minimum of two professional referees to cover a five-year period
* Health Declaration for any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need the College to make appropriate
adjustments.
Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due
diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to enables us to identify any incidents or issues which have might want to explore at
interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.
At Macclesfield College, we proudly stand alongside our Armed Forces. As a dedicated supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant, we
actively welcome applications from service members, veterans, and their families.
Please note we reserve the right to close this role earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this post.
Our Safeguarding Department is expanding and we are excited to announce that we are looking for an additional team member to join
as a Wellbeing Officer.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced candidate to join our dedicated team.
Join us in shaping the future of our students and make a lasting impact with Macclesfield College!
The Role
Term Time Only
Monday - Thursday 8:40am - 5:00pm
Friday 8:40am - 4:00pm
To support student success and retention by delivering high-quality support in relation to welfare, safeguarding, and mental
wellbeing. The role involves identifying and removing barriers to education and engagement, providing both short- and long-term
supportive interventions for students experiencing a range of challenges, including safeguarding concerns, wellbeing issues, and
emotional difficulties.
Main Duties for this role include
* Assist the Safeguarding & Welfare Manager (DSL) with the provision of services to students including looked after, safeguarding
concerns and mental wellbeing;
* Identify appropriate support interventions and comply with College’s and Local Authorities referral system including whether an
urgent response / external referral is required;
* Liaise and maintain contact with parents and guardians for the duration of the student’s programme;
* Manage a caseload of students requiring ongoing assistance, with regular review of support, setting SMART targets and
attendance monitoring across all areas of study;
* Attend frequent meetings with the curriculum and progress team to share student experiences where appropriate.
Does Macclesfield College sound like the perfect working environment for you?
Check out our benefits opposite to find out more!
Pre-employment Screening
All posts are subject to standard pre-employment checks and you will be asked to provide;
* Evidence of your right to work in the UK
* Proof of Identity
* A minimum of two professional referees to cover a five-year period
* Health Declaration for any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need the College to make appropriate
adjustments.
Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due
diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to enables us to identify any incidents or issues which have might want to explore at
interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.
At Macclesfield College, we proudly stand alongside our Armed Forces. As a dedicated supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant, we
actively welcome applications from service members, veterans, and their families.
Please note we reserve the right to close this role earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this post.