Student Support Officer

United Colleges Group is committed to providing a high quality of teaching and learning. We have a vibrant and growing cohort of 16 to 18 year old students studying vocational programmes.

The Student Support Officer will work as part of the safeguarding team, to support and assist the Safeguarding Leads to implement and deliver safeguarding and to ensure full compliance with legislation, regulation and best practice.

You will the first point of contact for staff and others to provide advice, guidance, co-ordinate and case manage safeguarding concerns.

Support risk assessments related to potential safeguarding concerns to ensure that student welfare and wellbeing are supported adequately and appropriately.

The successful candidate will have a passion for working with young people as well as excellent communication and organisational skills. You must have good IT and numeracy skills, be prepared to work flexibly, have the ability to use your own initiative and work with a minimum of direct supervision. Most importantly you must be able to inspire and motivate young people.

United Colleges Group provides education to over 11,000 learners a year, including 16-18-year-olds, adults, apprentices, and students with high needs, across our five campuses and two colleges; City of Westminster College and College of North West London. The Cockpit Theatre also forms part of the Group.

With an annual turnover of over £50m, we are one of the top 20 largest college groups in the UK. We offer education and training in almost all vocational areas at a variety of levels for a wide range of learners of all ages and starting points.

Our mission is to provide all our learners with the very best knowledge and to break down any barriers to learning. We pride ourselves on enabling our learners to meet their individual needs and aspirations and we deliver a learning experience that is unique, enjoyable and rewarding.