Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officer
| Company: | Chichester College Group |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Pro rata of £28,063 to £30,668 per annum (i.e. £18,903.14 - £20,657.86) |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | BN1 4FA |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Are you seeking a part-time, term-time position that plays a vital role in supporting students?
As a Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officer you will provide support to students with a range of health and wellbeing needs; assist on the delivery of the Mental Health Strategy and be a member of the Safeguarding Team, which includes being duty officer on a rota basis.
As our Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officer, you will:
- Provide 1 to 1 and small group support to a caseload of students with a range of mental health, physical health and social wellbeing needs.
- Assist in the delivery of the college’s Mental Health Strategy, arranging a series of events and opportunities for students in response to changing local and national wellbeing priorities.
- Be a member of the college’s Safeguarding Team including being duty officer on a rota basis and take the lead in supporting an allocation of students with safeguarding needs.
What we can offer you in this role:
- A supportive and friendly team.
- An environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.
- We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we’re here to support you.
What you will bring to the role:
- Experience of providing support to young people with mental health difficulties.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people, at all ages and levels.
- A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
Our Staff Benefits - see attached job pack for further information.
- Local Government Pension Scheme, with the Group contributing 15% of your actual pensionable pay.
- 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement (paid as part of the salary for Term-Time-Only roles).
- Access to a range of discount schemes including shopping, restaurants, gym, travel, cinema and onsite facilities.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
Essential requirements
- Experience of providing support to young people with mental health difficulties. - Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people, at all ages and leve- Experience of providing support to young people with mental health difficulties. - Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people, at all ages and levels. - A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent.ls. - A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
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