Safeguarding & Wellbeing Coordinator

We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Safeguarding & Wellbeing Coordinator to join the EFI Group. Working as part of the Personal Progression Team, you will play a key role in supporting student welfare, coordinating safeguarding and wellbeing interventions, and ensuring students receive timely support and referrals.

As a key safeguarding contact, you will work closely with staff, students, parents, and external agencies to help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about student wellbeing, safeguarding, and helping learners achieve their full potential.

Qualifications: GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above, with evidence of ongoing professional development in safeguarding, wellbeing, or student support. First Aid and safeguarding qualifications (or willingness to undertake training) are desirable.

Experience: Proven experience working in a safeguarding, pastoral, wellbeing, or student support role, ideally within an education or youth-focused environment. Experience coordinating casework, interventions, or student support processes is desirable.

Expertise: Strong understanding of safeguarding, pastoral care, wellbeing, equality, diversity, and inclusion, with knowledge of the challenges and support needs of young people in education.

Skills: Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, assess needs, and coordinate effective support for students.

Values: Committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and student success, with a compassionate, professional, and collaborative approach that promotes positive outcomes for all learners.

EFI Group has a bold mission to transform lives, careers and industries through pioneering, industry-led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships. Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion, employability, and excellence., We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other, and celebrate together! At EFI, we prioritise your growth and wellbeing with a range of fantastic benefits, including:

Funded Professional Qualifications: Support for personal and professional development, including a personal growth allowance of £400 annually, paid for professional qualifications, LinkedIn Learning access and annual CPD.

Generous and Flexible Leave Options: A range of enhanced leave options, including birthday and celebration leave.

Market-Leading Family-Friendly Pay: Including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.

Monthly Wellbeing Allowance: Including a customisable monthly wellbeing allowance of £50, and funded counselling/CBT through Education Support Employee Assistant Programme.

From £15,300 to £16,150 per annum 0.4FTE (pro rata £30,600 to £32,300 per annum 1FTE), subject to qualifications and experience