Location
London

Hours
Term Time Only, Fixed Term until 31st July 2026

Salary
£31,170.83 - £33,783.20 (including London Weighting Allowance) pro rata of £34,567.00 - £37,464.00 (including London Weighting Allowance)

About the Role
United Colleges Group provides education to over 11,000 learners a year across five campuses and two colleges, including City of Westminster College and College of North West London. We are one of the top 20 largest college groups in the UK, offering education and training in almost all vocational areas for learners of all ages and starting points. Our mission is to provide the very best knowledge and break down barriers to learning, delivering a unique, enjoyable, and rewarding experience.

As a Student Support Officer, you will work as part of the safeguarding team to support and assist the Safeguarding Leads in implementing and delivering safeguarding measures, ensuring full compliance with legislation, regulation, and best practice. You will be the first point of contact for staff and others, providing advice, guidance, coordinating, and case managing safeguarding concerns.

You will support risk assessments related to potential safeguarding concerns to ensure student welfare and wellbeing are adequately and appropriately supported. This role requires a passion for working with young people, excellent communication and organisational skills, good IT and numeracy skills, flexibility, the ability to use your own initiative, and to work with minimal supervision. Most importantly, you must be able to inspire and motivate young people.

Experience
Experience working with young people or in a safeguarding environment is desirable but not explicitly stated. A passion for supporting young people is essential.

About you
You are motivated, organised, and able to work flexibly and independently. You have excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire and motivate young people. You are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.

Qualifications
Specific qualifications are not detailed; however, the role requires good IT and numeracy skills and the ability to work within safeguarding legislation and best practice. Successful applicants will be subject to full vetting procedures including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.