Safeguarding and Mental Health and Wellbeing Coordinator

About the role

We are looking for a Safeguarding and Wellbeing Coordinator who will lead on all cross college operational matters relating to safeguarding disclosures and concerns, responding efficiently, effectively and in accordance with College policy and procedure. You will be required to carry out risk assessments, make referrals and take advice from appropriate external organisations.  

You will carry out mental health and wellbeing needs assessments, providing short term mental health and wellbeing support to students, and signposting and supporting referrals to external organisations. This work will primarily take place at the North Kensington and Waterloo (including satellite centres) Centres.  

You will be expected to: 

• Be educated to at least Degree Level with a Level 3 Safeguarding qualification or significant work experience gained in a similar safeguarding role 
• Have significant experience of working with service users in a Mental Health or Wellbeing capacity 
• Have significant experience in carrying out and recording assessments of need related to Safeguarding and Mental Health and Wellbeing  
• Be able to communicate and consult effectively on a wide range of issues with different groups and individuals 
• Have a professional approach to maintaining appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with students and staff 
  Have good organisational skills and effective personal time management and the ability to resolve problems  
  Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills  

About Morley College London

Established in 1889, and with our roots stretching back even further, Morley College London is one of the country's oldest and largest specialist providers of adult education. We provide long-term, sustainable and affordable programmes of lifelong learning across three centres – North Kensington, Chelsea and Waterloo – including 16-19 provision at North Kensington and Chelsea.

As one of only nine Specialist Designated Institutions (SDIs) in the UK, we serve more than 17,000 students through a coherent, student-centred course offer, underpinned by our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities through education in Arts, Culture and Applied Sciences. Whether studying for personal development and well-being, to gain essential skills (English, Maths, IT), to access higher education, or for career development or change, our vision is for ambitions to be inspired and achieved through learning.

Following Morley College’s merger with Kensington and Chelsea College in February 2020, the College is reshaping its curriculum and professional service teams to facilitate an ambitious plan for development and growth. As the UK looks to a post-COVID recovery, Morley College London is more determined than ever before to support Londoners to learn, and so we’re looking for applications from talented individuals with commitment and enthusiasm.

Closing date: Monday 27 February 2023 at 10am

Morley College London is an Equal Opportunities employer. The College aims to reflect the diverse community it serves and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and children’s barred list check as well as online checks.

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