At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and ensure the safety of students while building positive relationships.
- Company: A welcoming college in Huddersfield focused on student wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, potential for permanent contract, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to develop skills in conflict resolution and safeguarding.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people or strong public-facing skills required.
Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Working hours: Monday to Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Hourly rate: £13.45 p/h
Temporary, with a view to be offered a permanent contract after a successful probation of 12 weeks.
Stafflex is recruiting for a college in Huddersfield. This is a visible, people-focused role helping to keep the campus safe and welcoming for students, staff and visitors. This is not an SIA door security or routine patrol role. The focus is on working with college students aged 16 and over: building rapport, maintaining a calm presence, responding to behaviour and helping de-escalate situations. There are also site safety duties, including CCTV monitoring and access control, but the college is looking for someone whose strength is working with young people.
You will spend much of your day interacting with young people aged 16 and over. The college needs someone who can build rapport, understand that behaviour can have different causes, set clear boundaries and calm situations before they escalate. You will also carry out practical site safety and security duties.
What you will do:
- Be a friendly, approachable presence around the college.
- Speak with students respectfully and respond calmly to challenging behaviour or conflict.
- Work with college staff to raise concerns and help resolve issues.
- Monitor CCTV and remain alert to safety or security risks.
- Assist with access control, securing buildings and other site duties.
- Keep clear records and use college IT systems as needed.
What we are looking for:
- Experience working with young people aged 16+, or strong experience in another public-facing role where you have managed challenging situations.
- Confident communication, sound judgement and the ability to de-escalate conflict.
- Empathy and an understanding that students may face different personal, learning or mental health challenges.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Basic IT skills and a commitment to safeguarding.
- Experience in a college, youth setting, community role would be ideal.
Safeguarding checks apply to this role, including an enhanced DBS check required to be on the Online Update Service.
If you are interested in this role, please apply with your CV. For more information, please call us on (phone number removed).
College Student Support & Safety Officer in Huddersfield employer: Stafflex Industrial Recruitment Limited
At Stafflex, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and flexibility. Our Halifax location provides a dynamic environment for production operatives, with opportunities for skill development and overtime, ensuring that our employees can grow both personally and professionally while contributing to a thriving logistics and manufacturing operation.
Contact Details:
Stafflex Industrial Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
