Student Safeguarding Officer

Make a real difference to students’ lives

We’re looking for a compassionate and proactive Student Safeguarding Officer to join our dedicated Student Experience team at Bournemouth & Poole College.

If you’re passionate about supporting young people and ensuring their safety and wellbeing, this is an opportunity to play a vital role in helping students feel safe, supported and able to thrive.

About the role

This is a fast-paced and rewarding role at the heart of our safeguarding provision. You’ll respond to safeguarding concerns, assess risk, and ensure students receive the right support at the right time.

Working closely with internal teams and external agencies, you’ll help create a safe and inclusive environment where every student feels heard and supported.

Key responsibilities

• Respond promptly to safeguarding concerns and referrals
• Assess and manage risk, including safeguarding and wellbeing needs
• Make referrals to appropriate internal and external services
• Maintain accurate, confidential safeguarding records
• Work collaboratively with external agencies (e.g. social care, health services)
• Deliver training and workshops to staff and students
• Support the development of safeguarding processes and initiatives

About you

You’ll be calm under pressure, highly organised, and confident working with vulnerable individuals. You’ll also bring:

• Experience working with young people in education, youth work or social care
• Experience managing safeguarding concerns and referrals
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding practices and legislation (e.g. KCSIE)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A relevant qualification (e.g. Social Work, Education or Youth Work)
• Level 3 Safeguarding and/or Mental Health First Aid (or willingness to obtain)

What we offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• The chance to make a meaningful impact every day
• Our Student Experience directorate is committed to supporting every step of a student’s journey. Through safeguarding, wellbeing and support services, we ensure every learner feels safe, valued and empowered to succeed.

Working at Bournemouth and Poole College

More than just a job.

At Bournemouth & Poole College, we are passionate about turning potential into professionals. We are the largest college in the area and a vital engine for the local economy, educating over 9,000 learners and partnering with over 1,000 employers to bridge the gap between local talent and real futures.

A proud culture.

We know that if we want our students to succeed, we have to start by looking after our people. We work hard to create an environment where you feel trusted and valued rather than just employed. In our 2025 inspection, Ofsted observed:

"They have developed an inclusive culture where staff feel empowered to make a positive difference to students and apprentices. Leaders and managers have improved staff morale; staff are proud to work at the college."

A place to grow and belong.

We are committed to a workplace that is genuinely inclusive, where everyone is inspired to contribute and succeed. You will find a vibrant, rewarding environment that celebrate ambition and success in equal measures. To get a better feel for life at the College and explore our full range of benefits, visit our Work With Us page.

Armed Forces Covenant

As proud Armed Forces Covenant signatories, we value the skills and experience veterans, reservists and military families, and encourage them to consider a career with us.

Safeguarding Commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share in this commitment. The successful will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of the right to work in the UK.

Package:

• 27.5 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Up to 4 days additional time off during the winter closure period
• Access to a wide range of staff benefits and discount schemes
• Enrolment into the NEST
• Ongoing professional development and support