Safeguarding Practitioner

We’re looking for a dedicated Safeguarding Practitioner to play a critical role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all students across the college. This is a vital position at the heart of our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. You’ll work closely with staff, students, and external agencies to identify, assess, and respond to safeguarding concerns. Your knowledge, empathy, and professional judgement will help protect and empower some of our most vulnerable learners. If you’re passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives, this is the role for you.

We have an exciting opportunity at our City Campus Manchester to join our Foundation Learning Department as a Safeguarding Practitioner on a fixed-term (maternity cover), full-time (35 hours per week) term-time only basis (40 weeks).

Our City Centre campus is a flagship site in the heart of Manchester, offering cutting-edge facilities and a buzzing, creative atmosphere. Home to our Centre of Excellence for Creative and Digital Industries, it provides an inspiring setting for both staff and learners, with specialist studios, workshops, and collaborative spaces. With its central location and strong industry links, the campus is a hub for innovation, talent development, and real-world learning.

The Manchester College is the Largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and has the largest provisions for 16-19yrs olds, adults, and higher education in Greater Manchester. We are part of the LTE group that consist of MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and LTE Group Operations. We currently support more than 25% of Greater Manchester’s learning provision and are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted. The Manchester Colleges offering is bolstered by 18 Centres of Excellence across our campuses, ensuring we give our best and strive to achieve an unrivalled learning experience for our students. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners nationally to ensure our students secure their place as the leaders of the future.

Benefits

• 35 days paid annual leave plus 5 bank holidays (pro-rated for weeks worked per year)
• 3 well-being days per year (FTE)
• Significant pension contribution
• Retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme

Role Responsibilities

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in a relevant subject - Coaching / Mentoring / Teaching or Social/Youth Work
• Hold Level 2 qualification in English and Maths
• Experience of working or volunteering with Young People and / or Vulnerable Adults
• Experience of providing safeguarding and/or welfare support to children, young people or vulnerable adults
• A good level of IT skills, including Microsoft Office packages.
• Strong coaching, mentoring and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Flexible, creative and solution focussed approach to completing tasks
• Empathy with Young People and / or Vulnerable Adults
• Experience of forming and maintaining appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with Young People and / or Vulnerable Adults
• Ability to display emotional resilience when faced with challenging behaviours
• An awareness and understanding or equality, diversity and inclusion
• An awareness and understanding of issues relating to the safeguarding and promotion of welfare of Young People and / or Vulnerable Adults, in accordance with current legislation
• Experience of project planning and report writing

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At The Manchester College, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 15/07/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!