Safeguarding & Wellbeing Officer in Bradford

Safeguarding & Wellbeing Officer – term‑time (37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year). Works with students and staff to assess and provide support for safeguarding, mental health, and personal welfare challenges. Provides early help and curriculum staff support.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for staff and students with safeguarding and wellbeing concerns, including mental health.
• Liaise with curriculum staff and other support staff to ensure positive outcomes for service users, including retention, achievement and progression.
• Signpost and refer students to additional internal and external sources of support, providing advocacy where appropriate.
• Develop and maintain electronic and paper resources supporting the personal and social welfare of students.
• Work flexibly across the college, including weekend and evening work if required.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings, staff development and marketing activities.
• Proactively engage with students in service evaluation and quality improvement.
• Support young people and vulnerable adults at risk of harm.
• Make appropriate referrals to statutory bodies and other internal and external services based on assessed needs and risk.
• Devise, coordinate and monitor risk assessments and support plans; agree safety plans for students at ongoing risk of harm.
• Implement best practice in safeguarding, Prevent and mental health.

Ideal Candidate

• Committed to the college vision of transforming lives, a learner, and quality‑focused.
• Demonstrates equity, diversity and inclusion within core values.

Education & Training

• Safeguarding or Mental Health qualification at Level 2 and above or demonstrable experience in a safeguarding role.
• GCSE 4–9 or equivalent Level 2 qualification in Maths (or ability to pass a test before interview).
• GCSE 4–9 or equivalent Level 2 qualification in English (or ability to pass a test before interview).

Experience

• Experience working in education, social care or youth work, including direct work with service users.
• Experience supporting young people and/or vulnerable adults at risk of harm.
• Experience partnering with external agencies such as Children’s Services, CAMHS and the Police.
• Experience compiling accurate, confidential support plans with individuals and/or parents/carers.

Benefits

• 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional college closure days, including 2‑week Christmas closure.
• West Yorkshire Pension Scheme with 18% employer contribution.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies filled internally.
• Free sports and gym facilities.
• Wellbeing initiatives and access to staff wellbeing space.
• Confidential employee assistance service and on‑site mental health first aiders.
• Access to benefits hub offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback.
• Cycle to work scheme and local MetroCard/Northern Rail discounts.
• Access to hair and beauty treatments in student‑led spa.
• On‑site dining facilities including award‑winning restaurant.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Campus facilities with short walk to public transport in the city centre.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Bradford College promotes applications from all sections of the community and particularly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

Health and Safety

In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and a social media search.