Safeguarding and Welfare Advisor (King's Lynn) - Term Time Only
Reference:
NOV20248366 Expiry date:
23:59, Sun, 2nd Feb 2025 Location:
Kings Lynn Benefits:
We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance, plus five college closure days pro rata for part-time, fee waivers on some College courses and a contributory pension scheme. Job Title:
Safeguarding & Welfare Advisor Location:
King’s Lynn (with travel) Hours:
25 per week, 40 weeks per year Safeguarding is at the heart of all that we do, and the successful postholder will be a Designated Safeguarding Officer responsible for their own caseload, able to identify concerns, put support in place as well as maintaining accurate records. CWA prides itself on the way we support our students, regardless of their backgrounds and personal circumstances. Safeguarding and Welfare Advisors are a critical part of the support in place, providing support and guidance that focuses on safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing challenges faced by students. In this role, you will serve as a Designated Safeguarding Officer within the CWA Safeguarding team. Your responsibilities will include assessing risks to students, delivering appropriate support, maintaining accurate, up-to-date safeguarding records, and working in accordance with college policies and statutory guidelines. You will work collaboratively with students, staff, and external agencies to ensure students receive the support they need to overcome their challenges. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in a similar or related role, an understanding of the safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing issues affecting young people, previous experience in supporting young people (ideally aged 16–19), and liaising with external agencies. A full Level 3 qualification or above is required for this role, as well as Level 2 English and Math (GCSE A*-C, 9-4) or a willingness to obtain these qualifications. This position offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated and supportive team, as well as access to excellent CPD opportunities to keep your knowledge and skills current. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 2:30pm, over 40 weeks per year. We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving Safeguarding team, and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength. We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight-knit and supportive teams. To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit
www.cwa.ac.uk . For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact 01553 815611 or Jodie.Caseley@cwa.ac.uk. Closing date for receipt of all applications:
midnight, 2 February 2025 Interviews are provisionally scheduled for:
w/c 10 February 2025 Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face; we are unable to facilitate online interviews. CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks, as well as a child's barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply. Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at
Policies (cwa.ac.uk) . CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.
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Reference:
NOV20248366 Expiry date:
23:59, Sun, 2nd Feb 2025 Location:
Kings Lynn Benefits:
We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance, plus five college closure days pro rata for part-time, fee waivers on some College courses and a contributory pension scheme. Job Title:
Safeguarding & Welfare Advisor Location:
King’s Lynn (with travel) Hours:
25 per week, 40 weeks per year Safeguarding is at the heart of all that we do, and the successful postholder will be a Designated Safeguarding Officer responsible for their own caseload, able to identify concerns, put support in place as well as maintaining accurate records. CWA prides itself on the way we support our students, regardless of their backgrounds and personal circumstances. Safeguarding and Welfare Advisors are a critical part of the support in place, providing support and guidance that focuses on safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing challenges faced by students. In this role, you will serve as a Designated Safeguarding Officer within the CWA Safeguarding team. Your responsibilities will include assessing risks to students, delivering appropriate support, maintaining accurate, up-to-date safeguarding records, and working in accordance with college policies and statutory guidelines. You will work collaboratively with students, staff, and external agencies to ensure students receive the support they need to overcome their challenges. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in a similar or related role, an understanding of the safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing issues affecting young people, previous experience in supporting young people (ideally aged 16–19), and liaising with external agencies. A full Level 3 qualification or above is required for this role, as well as Level 2 English and Math (GCSE A*-C, 9-4) or a willingness to obtain these qualifications. This position offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated and supportive team, as well as access to excellent CPD opportunities to keep your knowledge and skills current. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 2:30pm, over 40 weeks per year. We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving Safeguarding team, and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength. We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight-knit and supportive teams. To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit
www.cwa.ac.uk . For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact 01553 815611 or Jodie.Caseley@cwa.ac.uk. Closing date for receipt of all applications:
midnight, 2 February 2025 Interviews are provisionally scheduled for:
w/c 10 February 2025 Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face; we are unable to facilitate online interviews. CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks, as well as a child's barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply. Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at
Policies (cwa.ac.uk) . CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.
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