37 hours per week | Term time only + 10 days

We are seeking to recruit an empathetic and ethical colleague to the post of Safeguarding & Wellbeing Officer. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience of working with disadvantaged or vulnerable young people, experience of safeguarding, and current knowledge of guidance and resources relating to welfare, mental health and the issues impacting on young people's wellbeing.

As a Safeguarding & Wellbeing Officer, you will be a key member of the safeguarding team, responding to referrals, recording and investigating concerns raised by members of staff, students, parents or external agencies, and implementing and monitoring interventions for a caseload of students faced with welfare and wellbeing needs. You will contribute to the completion of risk assessments, communicate with colleagues to put in place effective transition and support plans, and triage and record child protection information and records.

You will also promote safety and wellbeing throughout the college by contributing to staff training and development, facilitating student activities and engaging relevant support services, and using college systems effectively to share clear and timely information with colleagues and our multi-agency partners. You will be required to deputise for the Safeguarding & Student Wellbeing Manager as required.

Long Road is a thriving, successful post-16 Sixth Form College with 2,600 students on roll across a variety of studies. Conveniently located close to the M11 and A14, within easy reach of several areas of outstanding natural beauty and the Norfolk and Suffolk coast, the college is set next to the Biomedical Campus in its own attractive grounds in the beautiful and expanding city of Cambridge. Long Road was judged by OFSTED to be Good or Outstanding in all five categories at its most recent inspection in February 2025.

For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.

Closing date: 9:00am on 1st July 2025.