Posted 02 August, 2026
Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officer
Haywards Heath College
Haywards Heath, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Safeguarding and Wellbeing OfficerWhen registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Safeguarding and Wellbeing OfficerHave you got experience in supporting young people with mental health difficulties and are looking for that ideal part time, term time role?As our Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officer, you will: - Provide 1 to 1 and small group support to a caseload of students with a range of mental health, physical health and social wellbeing needs. - Assist in the delivery of the Groups Mental Health Strategy, arranging a series of events and opportunities for students in response to changing local and national wellbeing priorities. - Be a member of the Colleges Safeguarding Team including being duty officer on a rota basis and take the lead in supporting an allocation of students with safeguarding needs.What we can offer you in this role:- Be part of a friendly and supportive team. - A diverse student body, positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. - An environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning. - We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, were here to support you.What you will bring to the role:- Experience of providing support to young people with mental health difficulties. - Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people, at all ages and levels. - Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent.Our Staff Benefits - see attached job pack for further information.- Local Government Pension Scheme, with the Group contributing 15% of your actual pensionable pay. - 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement (paid as part of the salary for Term-Time-Only roles). - Access to a range of discount schemes including shopping, restaurants, gym, travel, cinema and onsite facilities. - Employee Assistance Programme. - Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave. - Continuous professional development opportunities.The working pattern for this role will be discussed at interview.TPBN1_UKTJ
