Engagement, Progression and Safeguarding Officer

Overview Engagement, Progression and Safeguarding OfficerLocation:St AustellSalary:£27,027.61 FTE / CC_35 / £14.05 per hour (actual pro-rata salary £19,666.66 plus holiday pay £2,874.36, total pro-rata salary £22,541.01, £16.10 per hour)Terms & Conditions:Term Time (35 hours/40 weeks), Support ContractClosing Date:26 October 2025Interview Date:TBC*Subject to change based on start date/remaining weeksAbout the Role Based at our St Austell campus we are seeking a dedicated Safeguarding Officer to take a leading role in supporting the safety and wellbeing of students on campus. This role involves providing expert guidance to staff on safeguarding matters, acting as the designated teacher for vulnerable students (including Children in Care, Children in Need, and those on Child Protection Plans), and ensuring all safeguarding decisions are effectively managed. The successful candidate will also play a key part in promoting student engagement, attendance, and progression by helping learners overcome barriers to success in college.Skills & Experience The ideal candidate will hold current Level 2 Safeguarding and Level 3 Multi-Agency training, along with Safeguarding Adults qualifications, and a minimum Level 2 in English and Maths. Prevent training is essential. They will have excellent knowledge of safeguarding, Prevent, and referral processes, and be confident using IT, including college systems and Office 365. Experience in supporting or mentoring young people aged 14-25, undertaking safeguarding interventions, and working with external agencies is required, along with an understanding of mental health issues and supporting adults. Personal attributes include a strong commitment to learners, excellent people skills, empathy, the ability to challenge and encourage, and a respectful, inclusive attitude that promotes equality and diversity. Desirable qualifications and experience include relevant backgrounds such as Youth Work, Sports/Recreation, Advice and Guidance, supervising learners, offering information and welfare support, experience within a Student Union or Youth Club, and a minibus driving license.Benefits We have excellent terms and conditions of employment. We offer:Generous annual leave schemes - 25 days per annum for support roles, plus a paid Christmas closure of two weeks for most roles.Access to generous occupational pension schemes for teachers and support staff.Flexible and supportive family friendly working practices.A range of staff development activities available and all employees have access to free tuition on many of our courses.A range of health and wellbeing initiatives to our employees including access to free counselling and a corporate eye care scheme.Employee discount scheme via a corporate benefit scheme - discounts with major retailers.Most of our campus sites offer free parking to employees as well as discounted restaurants and salons.How to apply Please complete an application via our jobs page, clicking on the specific job you are interested in and select "Apply Now".Contact us If you require further information please contact our Recruitment Team - [emailprotected]The Cornwall College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks.We are dedicated to fostering a sustainable and responsible work environment. Education and Training providers have a crucial role in preserving and protecting the environment for future generations. As part of our mission, it seeks individuals who share our passion for sustainability and want to impact the world positively.Staff can contribute to sustainability initiatives, such as reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and implementing eco-friendly practices. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in sustainability programs and offer resources and support for their personal sustainability goals.Important notices No agency submissions please:any submissions without prior authorisation from the Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest. Most roles advertised on AoC Jobs are posted directly by the college or employing organisation and are not being handled by the AoC Recruitment Team. If you would like to hear about interim and/or permanent roles being handled by AoC Recruitment, please send your CV to [emailprotected] and one of the team will be in touch.Question submission Do you have a question for the above job?Your question for'Engagement, Progression and Safeguarding Officer'at' Cornwall College Group'has been sent successfully. 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Created: 2025-10-11