Safeguarding and Welfare Advisor

As a Safeguarding and Welfare Advisor based at our Downham Market centre, you will play a key role in creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where learners can thrive. Our Downham Market centre is designed specifically for young people who may find it challenging to attend a larger campus, offering small class sizes, personalised support and a nurturing learning environment that helps build confidence, develop skills and achieve their potential. Acting as a Designated Safeguarding Officer, you will provide safeguarding, welfare and wellbeing support to learners, helping them overcome personal and educational barriers. You will manage safeguarding concerns, work closely with the curriculum team and external agencies, develop tailored support, and ensure learners receive the right interventions at the right time.

We are looking for someone with experience in a safeguarding, welfare or pastoral support role. You will have a good understanding of the safeguarding, welfare and wellbeing issues affecting young people including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and confidence in working collaboratively with external agencies and professionals.

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., Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.

CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme.

CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a 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).

We offer an excellent package including fee waivers on some college courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme, discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.