Location: Crewe - Travelling across sites

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £26,250 + Car Allowance (Total package: £30,000)

We’re expanding our team due to a growing number of learners with increasing social, emotional, and mental health needs. As a result, we’re looking for a dedicated Safeguarding Officer to provide proactive, front-line safeguarding and welfare support across our Study Programme sites.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with the right experience, values, and practical safeguarding background — formal qualifications are welcomed but not essential.

You’ll be supporting a diverse cohort of 16–18 year olds and adult learners (19+), many of whom present with:

• High levels of vulnerability
• Mental health needs
• SEND requirements
• Drug/alcohol misuse concerns
• Self-harm or risk indicators

Study Programme groups typically include 12–14 learners per class with a Tutor and LSA, totalling around 90 learners onsite (not always attending at the same time). Some 1:1 work will also be part of the role.

• Act as the first point of contact for safeguarding and welfare concerns.
• Manage low and medium-risk safeguarding cases, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead with complex or high-risk concerns where required.
• Complete welfare checks, monitoring actions and maintaining the safety and wellbeing of learners.
• Keep clear, accurate, confidential safeguarding records in line with policy and legislation.
• Work collaboratively with Tutors, LSAs, Managers, parents/carers, and external agencies.
• Deliver safeguarding briefings or awareness sessions to staff and learners.

We’re seeking the right person, with strong experience rather than specific qualifications. Ideal backgrounds include:

• Education
• Youth support
• Family outreach
• Local authority roles
• General intervention or pastoral support

You should also have:

• Experience working with vulnerable young people or young adults.
• A solid understanding of safeguarding, KCSIE, Prevent Duty, and safer working practices.
• The ability to assess risk and respond appropriately to disclosures.
• Strong communication and rapport-building skills, especially with learners who have barriers or complex needs.
• Confidence in decision-making and maintaining professional boundaries.
• Safeguarding CPD, DSL training, or willingness to complete safeguarding/apprenticeship training.

Why Work With Reed?

• Exclusive access to roles across leading FE colleges and training providers
• 1–2–1 support from a Specialist SEN Consultant (including CV help & interview prep!)
• Health Cash Plan & REED Discount Club
• Statutory Sick Pay, Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Pay
• Access to REED Learning & Development programmes
• Eye test and spectacle vouchers

If this role sounds of interest, Apply Today!