Campus Community Engagement Officer

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Experience of working positively with young people aged 14 to 25, including those who may be distressed, disengaged or displaying challenging behaviour
• A calm, confident and professional approach, with strong communication, de-escalation and conflict resolution skills
• An understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries and the risks that may affect young people
• The judgement to balance supportive youth work practice with clear, proportionate enforcement of college expectations
• The ability to remain observant, respond promptly to incidents and maintain accurate records
• Experience in youth work, education, community safety, security, policing, the armed forces or related setting

What the college offers its staff

• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, Starbucks, osteopathy and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
• Blue Light Discount
• Free online qualifications
• Free parking on-site
• Eye care voucher

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.