Wellbeing Officer
Location
St Albans, Hertfordshire
Job Type
Full-time
Category
educational-instruction-and-library
Posted
June 06, 2026
The Welfare & Safeguarding Officer (WFO) is responsible for promoting the safety, wellbeing, and dignity of all residents within the accommodation setting. The role focuses on safeguarding vulnerable adults and children, identifying welfare needs, responding to safeguarding concerns, and working collaboratively with internal teams and external statutory agencies to ensure residents receive appropriate support.
The WFO will ensure all safeguarding procedures are followed in line with UK legislation,
Home Office contractual requirements, and organisational safeguarding policies. The role
requires proactive welfare monitoring, accurate record keeping, and effective escalation of safeguarding concerns.
Key Responsibilities –
Safeguarding & Protection
• Identify, respond to, and report safeguarding concerns involving children, vulnerable
adults, and adults at risk.
• Ensure safeguarding concerns are recorded promptly and escalated in accordance with
organi...
The WFO will ensure all safeguarding procedures are followed in line with UK legislation,
Home Office contractual requirements, and organisational safeguarding policies. The role
requires proactive welfare monitoring, accurate record keeping, and effective escalation of safeguarding concerns.
Key Responsibilities –
Safeguarding & Protection
• Identify, respond to, and report safeguarding concerns involving children, vulnerable
adults, and adults at risk.
• Ensure safeguarding concerns are recorded promptly and escalated in accordance with
organi...