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.
About the LearnersYou’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.
Key Responsibilities*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.
Experience & Skills We’re Looking ForWe’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!