At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' wellbeing and attendance, making a real difference in their lives.
- Company: Nescot College, a supportive and inclusive environment focused on student success.
- Benefits: Discounted gym, free online qualifications, and a vibrant campus atmosphere.
- Other info: Fixed term role with excellent career development opportunities and a supportive community.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team dedicated to empowering young people and enhancing their educational experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people, safeguarding knowledge, and strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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Fixed term from September 2026 - July 2027 / Term time only (40 weeks)
What we are looking for:
- Experience of working with young people aged 16+ including vulnerable or hard-to-engage young people.
- Experience of attendance monitoring, student welfare, safeguarding, pastoral support, or related work.
- Experience of working with external agencies and professionals.
- Good understanding of safeguarding legislation and child protection procedures.
- Ability to build positive and professional relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
- Ability to write concise reports and maintain accurate records.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for carrying out home visits and community-based welfare interventions.
Duties/responsibilities:
- Proactively identify and support students whose attendance, wellbeing, safeguarding concerns, or personal circumstances are impacting their ability to engage with learning.
- Work closely with curriculum teams, Student Experience staff, parents/carers and external agencies.
- Monitor attendance, undertake welfare checks, conduct home visits where appropriate, and implement interventions to improve attendance, retention, and student engagement.
Benefits:
- A close-knit, supportive working environment focused on staff and student wellness.
- Attractive, green belt campus with excellent facilities and transport links.
- Discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, osteopathy and day nursery.
- 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station.
- Discounted Starbucks.
- Free online qualifications.
- Free parking on-site.
Nescot is graded Good by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed, and benefit from highly supportive relationships with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are effective with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place an effective policy for safer recruitment.
This college is a smoke-free campus; smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus. At Nescot, we are proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and criminal record checks (enhanced DS clearance).
Closing date 15th July 2026 (we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than advertised so recommend you submit your application at your earliest convenience). Interviews expected to be held 22nd July 2026.
Student Welfare Officer in Guildford employer: NESCOT
Nescot is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where staff wellness is prioritised. Located on a beautiful green belt campus with excellent transport links, employees benefit from a range of perks including discounted gym access, free online qualifications, and a strong commitment to professional development. This role as a Student Welfare Officer provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people while working within a highly regarded institution that values safeguarding and student engagement.
