University Centre West Anglia
SAFEGUARDING AND WELFARE ADVISOR
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Safeguarding and Welfare Advisor
Location
Downham Market
Job Type
Permanent / Term Time
Industry
Education and Training
Salary
£25,391 - £26,441 Per Annum
Expiry
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 11:00 AM
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Safeguarding and Welfare Advisor
LOCATION: Downham Market
HOURS: 37 hours per week (40 weeks - term-time plus two weeks)
SALARY: £25,391 - £26,441 per annum (£27,549 - £28,687 FTE)
As a Safeguarding and Welfare Advisor based at our Downham Market centre, you will play a key role in creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where learners can thrive. Our Downham Market centre is designed specifically for young people who may find it challenging to attend a larger campus, offering small class sizes, personalised support and a nurturing learning environment that helps build confidence, develop skills and achieve their potential. Acting as a Designated Safeguarding Officer, you will provide safeguarding, welfare and wellbeing support to learners, helping them overcome personal and educational barriers. You will manage safeguarding concerns, work closely with the curriculum team and external agencies, develop tailored support, and ensure learners receive the right interventions at the right time.
We are looking for someone with experience in a safeguarding, welfare or pastoral support role. You will have a good understanding of the safeguarding, welfare and wellbeing issues affecting young people including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and confidence in working collaboratively with external agencies and professionals.
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This position offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated and supportive team, as well as access to excellent CPD opportunities to keep your knowledge and skills current.
Benefits
We offer an excellent package including fee waivers on some college courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme, discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.
For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Jodie Caseley at Jodie.Caseley@cwa.ac.uk
Closing date for receipt of all applications 12 noon Tuesday 21 July 2026
Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Wednesday 29 July 2026
Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words. We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application.
Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.
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CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme.
CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.
Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk).
CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.
No agencies please
Benefits
We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance, plus five college closure days pro rata for part-time, fee waivers on some College courses and a contributory pension scheme.
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