Student Wellbeing Officer


Company:	Vacancy Filler
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3DQ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Aug 2026
Closing date:	9 Sept 2026

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STUDENT WELLBEING OFFICER - Safeguarding and Wellbeing - REF 260804Up to £26,469 p.a. (FTE £31,789 p.a.)Working 36 hours per week, 38 weeks during term timeHours are worked Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.15pm, with a 30-minute lunch break. We may be able to offer some flexibility in the working pattern and hours worked. However, the role must be delivered across five days per week and requires a regular presence during core student-facing hours, typically between 9.00am and 4.00pm, to ensure appropriate support and visibility when learners are on campus.We offer a competitive benefits package, including £1,826 p.a. (FTE £2,193 p.a.) in employer pension contributionsRunshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, friendly and supportive culture and focus on putting the student at the heart of all that we do. We value our staff and students highly, and invest heavily in their development, support and wellbeing. Situated in Leyland, Lancashire, the College is near the M6, M61 and M65 and within commuting distance of Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District.An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Safeguarding and Wellbeing team as a Student Wellbeing Officer. This hybrid role brings together visible student liaison, early help, wellbeing intervention and targeted support for vulnerable learners. The role is designed to strengthen student resilience, promote positive behaviour and help remove barriers to learning and achievement.The successful applicant will be a positive, approachable and professionally curious practitioner who can build trusted relationships with students and staff, maintain a visible presence across college and provide structured one-to-one and group support. They will work closely with safeguarding, counselling, Progress Mentors, Additional Learning Support, curriculum teams and external agencies to ensure students receive timely, proportionate and effective support.Closing date for this post is 12 noon, Wednesday 9th September 2026For further information and to apply, please visit www.runshaw.ac.uk/work-at-runshaw/current-vacancies and click on Vacancies. Alternatively, email HR@runshaw.ac.uk or call 01772 642004, quoting the vacancy reference number.Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly people with protected characteristics.

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