The Role
Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is seeking a dedicated and proactive Safeguarding and Wellbeing Practitioner to join the Student Support and Wellbeing (SSWI) team. This fixed-term maternity cover role offers an exciting opportunity to provide vital support to students, ensuring their welfare and safety while fostering their personal development and resilience. Your Responsibilities Will Include
In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting students with safeguarding and wellbeing concerns, enabling them to overcome challenges and achieve their potential. Key responsibilities include: Acting as the first response to safeguarding and welfare referrals, ensuring students receive timely support through triage, signposting, and intervention. Collaborating with curriculum staff, external agencies, and social workers to develop action plans and ensure effective transitions for vulnerable students. Supporting students experiencing mental health challenges, coordinating with internal and external resources to address their needs. Leading on a key safeguarding aspect, attending external partnership meetings, and delivering regular safeguarding training to staff. Maintaining accurate records of interventions and contributing to the monitoring and reporting of student progress. Why Join Us?
Becoming part of B&FC means joining a community committed to student success and well-being. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while developing your professional skills. B&FC invests in its employees, providing ongoing training and career development opportunities. Rewards and Benefits
Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work Certified: Enhanced leave allowance of
38 days
(full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave Competitive pension scheme: Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) -
28.68%
employer contribution Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) -
19.3%
employer contribution Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications Agile working opportunities Enhanced Family friendly policies Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to: Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year Occupational Health FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS FREE eye tests Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing FREE healthy breakfast Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships Health and beauty salon Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks) Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates FREE car parking Car lease scheme Cycle to work scheme Onsite kids 'Sports Camp' 8am - 5pm during selected half-term breaks B&FC is committed to the promotion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all resourcing practices. Please email jobs@blackpool.ac.uk should a specific adjustment be required to support in the application and selection process. B&FC is dedicated to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all learners, and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. As such, employment at B&FC is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!
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Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is seeking a dedicated and proactive Safeguarding and Wellbeing Practitioner to join the Student Support and Wellbeing (SSWI) team. This fixed-term maternity cover role offers an exciting opportunity to provide vital support to students, ensuring their welfare and safety while fostering their personal development and resilience. Your Responsibilities Will Include
In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting students with safeguarding and wellbeing concerns, enabling them to overcome challenges and achieve their potential. Key responsibilities include: Acting as the first response to safeguarding and welfare referrals, ensuring students receive timely support through triage, signposting, and intervention. Collaborating with curriculum staff, external agencies, and social workers to develop action plans and ensure effective transitions for vulnerable students. Supporting students experiencing mental health challenges, coordinating with internal and external resources to address their needs. Leading on a key safeguarding aspect, attending external partnership meetings, and delivering regular safeguarding training to staff. Maintaining accurate records of interventions and contributing to the monitoring and reporting of student progress. Why Join Us?
Becoming part of B&FC means joining a community committed to student success and well-being. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while developing your professional skills. B&FC invests in its employees, providing ongoing training and career development opportunities. Rewards and Benefits
Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work Certified: Enhanced leave allowance of
38 days
(full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave Competitive pension scheme: Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) -
28.68%
employer contribution Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) -
19.3%
employer contribution Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications Agile working opportunities Enhanced Family friendly policies Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to: Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year Occupational Health FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS FREE eye tests Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing FREE healthy breakfast Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships Health and beauty salon Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks) Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates FREE car parking Car lease scheme Cycle to work scheme Onsite kids 'Sports Camp' 8am - 5pm during selected half-term breaks B&FC is committed to the promotion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all resourcing practices. Please email jobs@blackpool.ac.uk should a specific adjustment be required to support in the application and selection process. B&FC is dedicated to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all learners, and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. As such, employment at B&FC is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!
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