At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable learners and improve their educational outcomes through effective communication and planning.
- Company: Join a dedicated Safeguarding and Welfare Team at Cheshire College South and West.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, extensive leave, professional development, and onsite facilities.
- Other info: Access to world-class facilities and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of cared for learners while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people and safeguarding, plus strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 29838 - 32579 £ per year.
Do you have great communication skills, enjoy helping people and supporting your community? We are seeking a supportive individual to join our Safeguarding and Welfare Team at our Crewe Campus as a Cared for Learners Coordinator. This role involves improving, monitoring and recording the educational attainment of learners who are cared for. Initiating and chairing Personal Education Plans (PEPS) reviews, Care Planning meetings (for Cared for Learners), Early Help meetings and Team Around the Family meetings, liaising with carers, curriculum staff and external agencies as required.
Do you have experience of working with vulnerable young people?
Experience areas:
- Care roles
- Working in education, councils, childcare or residential settings
- Youth / community groups
- Voluntary work
Key skills:
- Organising meetings
- Chairing meetings
- Collating / reviewing information from various sources
- Working with data
- Working accurately at pace
- Working to deadlines
- Forming working relationships which result in positive outcomes
- Managing difficult situations such as safeguarding concerns, with a calm approach
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide local authorities and the Virtual School with accurate and timely information on cared for learners (including unaccompanied asylum seekers).
- Initiate the review process for learners with electronic Personal Education Plans (ePEPs), ensuring compliance with statutory timelines, linking in with curriculum staff across the College and external agencies as required.
- Be an active member of the College’s Be Safe Team and support other members of the Be Safe Team to respond to disclosures/concerns.
- Make timely referrals to a range of agencies, including Cheshire East Consultation Service (ChECS), Early Help and Safeguarding Hub, in order to appropriately safeguard and support learners.
- Produce reports for Personal Education Plan, Early Help, Child in Need and Child Protection meetings.
Key Person Specification Requirements:
- Level 3 Safeguarding qualification (or be willing to work towards)
- GCSE Grade C (4/5) in Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Experience of working in a supportive environment
- Experience of working with young people / vulnerable adults with safeguarding or welfare concerns
- Ability to work with empathy and sensitivity whilst maintaining own emotional resilience
- Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with external agencies
- Excellent and recent working knowledge of Safeguarding procedures, policy and practice
- Enhanced DBS check
Benefits:
- Access to world-class facilities
- Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in various areas
- Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
- Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 21% for LGPS)
- Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
- Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
- Employee benefit platform
- Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon
- Free onsite parking
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Staff Awards
How to Apply:
If you’re interested in this excellent opportunity, you can apply by completing the application by 16 June 2026. The selection process will take place on 26 June 2026. Please note that applications submitted via recruitment agencies cannot be considered.
Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. References will also be sought.
INTERNAL ONLY - Cared for Learner Coordinator in Crewe employer: Bursary and Transport
Cheshire College South and West is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work environment that prioritises the welfare of both staff and learners. Located in Crewe, employees benefit from access to world-class facilities, extensive professional development opportunities, and a generous leave policy, including up to 51 days off per year. The college fosters a culture of inclusivity and growth, making it an ideal place for individuals passionate about making a positive impact in the community.
