Job Description

Salary

Point 20 - 25,523 per annum (23,672.66 pro rata)

Hours

37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year

Contract

Permanent

Location

Peterborough College

Closing Date

09 July 2025

Interview Date

14 July 2025

Make a Lasting Impact on Young People's Lives. Join Our Team as a Student Wellbeing, Safeguarding, and Engagement Advisor at Peterborough and Stamford College.

As our Student Wellbeing, Safeguarding & Engagement Advisor, you will play a vital role in supporting a safe, inclusive, and positive experience for all our students. This is a diverse role with key areas of focus that may vary depending on the student profile and department needs.

Currently, we are experiencing an increase in student support needs related to mental health and safeguarding, making these the initial priorities for this role. All aspects of the role are supported with training and coaching by experienced team members.

You'll work closely with a dedicated team to provide:

Positive Engagement:

Build relationships with students, promote positive behaviours

Safeguarding & Wellbeing:

Be part of our safeguarding team, ensure student safety, and provide mental health support.

Supporting Vulnerable Students:

Contributing to the wrap-around support for Children in Care, Young Carers, Care Leavers, Young Parents and those with medical needs

Enrichment & Support:

Contribute to vibrant student life by supporting relevant well-being events, activities, and initiatives.

What you will bring:

Qualifications:

Mental Health First Aid (Youth) and Level 2 Safeguarding qualification or commitment to achieve within 6 months. Any relevant qualifications that are appropriate such as mental health, learning support, working with young people, health and social care, mentoring

Experience:

Experience working with young people, adults and or vulnerable adults, and experience in safeguarding or child protection.

Skills:

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and compassion. Ability to build rapport, support resolutions, and work independently and collaboratively.

Enthusiasm:

Passionate about supporting young people and creating a positive learning environment.

We offer:

A supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunities for professional development Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. On-site benefits and facilities, including a gym, free on-site parking and on-site nursery (Peterborough campus only) Work closely with a highly dedicated team

Ready to join our team?

If you're a dedicated, compassionate professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply!

How to apply

For the full job description, person specification and information on how to apply for this job please go to - https://ieg.ac.uk/work-for-us/

Safeguarding Statement

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 23,672.66 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Canteen Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person