1 month contract with a local authority
Job Purpose
* The Wellbeing Officer plays a critical role in supporting the health, safety, and wellbeing of young people and vulnerable learners across Study Programmes, 14–19 projects, and apprenticeships. The role focuses on developing constructive relationships with learners, providing timely emotional and practical support, and working collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies to improve learner outcomes, safety, engagement, and progression.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
* Prioritise the health, wellbeing, and safety of children and vulnerable adults, including supporting learners in crisis situations
* Manage safeguarding responsibilities as a Designated Person, maintaining accurate records and liaising with partner safeguarding leads
* Support learners with out‑of‑hours safeguarding needs where required
* Undertake risk assessments and ensure safe ways of working are identified for individual learners
* Administer and manage medication and personal care in line with policies and individual care plans
Essential Experience Required
* Experience working with young people who have social, emotional, or behavioural needs
* Experience supporting learners in crisis situations
* Experience managing challenging behaviour
* Experience of coaching, mentoring, or providing pastoral support
* Experience working with statutory agencies supporting children and vulnerable adults
Essential Qualifications Required
* Functional English and Maths at Level 2
* ICT competence (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
Additional information to note
* Working hours: 37 hours per week
* Enhanced DBS with barred list required.
* 5 days per week based in the office
* Location: John Mansfield Campus
* We work on Bi weekly payment schedule
The role closes on 9th April, apply ASAP.