Welfare and Wellbeing Officer (Term-time Only)
Join Weston College as a Welfare and Wellbeing Officer. This is a full-time role, working 37 hours each week, during term-time only.
Day to day duties of the role:
* To work with curriculum teams to identify and support students who are 'at risk of leaving'.
* Ensuring a timely and effective 'at risk' referral system is in place.
* To work with curriculum teams to implement and follow through action plans with 'at risk' students to ensure they can remain on programme and improve their attendance.
* To provide advice and guidance to staff on welfare and mental health issues and any relevant policy updates.
Required skills and qualifications:
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
* Experience in giving advice on and dealing with welfare issues and supporting positive mental health.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
What we offer:
* 2-week Christmas closure
* Potential for hybrid working opportunities
* Volunteering Days (Up to two days of paid volunteering leave per academic year)
* Flexible start and finish times outside of core hours, 9.30am - 3.00pm, Monday to Friday (only available during holiday periods for Academic staff)
* Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
* Local and national staff discounts
* Free parking across sites
* Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause
* Focus on staff wellbeing
* Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses
* Annual staff conference with guest speakers
* Employee assistance programme - available 24/7, 365 days a year
* Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression
Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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