Who we need
We are seeking a candidate with experience of supporting young people with mental health and wellbeing needs. The role will focus on working with a large caseload of vulnerable learners, providing individual support and liaising with external agencies and social care to ensure effective multi‑agency collaboration. A key part of the role will involve supporting safeguarding processes to ensure that students are safe and protected.
Ideally, candidates will have experience of advocating for students’ needs, coordinating joined‑up support, and helping learners to engage, progress, and thrive during their time at college.
We are recruiting roles at our High Pavement and Basford campuses; however, the successful applicant must be flexible to work across all campuses to support the centralised wellbeing team.
Term‑time only: 40 weeks per year, with 4 weeks worked outside of term time. Summer break runs from the 3rd week of July to the 2nd week of August.
Salary is pro‑rated from the full‑time equivalent.
What you’ll bring
You will possess experience of supporting young people to ensure their safety and wellbeing on a range of pastoral and learning related topics. Essential skills and experiences required are:
- Strong organisational skills
- Confident in using technology
- Able to keep accurate and detailed records
- Manage administrative tasks efficiently
- Good time management, clear communication, and a proactive approach to working with both students and professionals are also key to success in this role
Why Join us
Competitive salary – £25,256 to £26,348 per annum FTE. (This will be pro‑rated for term‑time only or part‑time posts)
- 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
- Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
- Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
- Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme
A place to belong
We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood. Our values include the Carer Confident employer designation, the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, and the Menopause Friendly accreditation. Accredited Mental Health First Aiders are part of our workforce, and we encourage a culture of compassion and understanding.
Qualifications and Vetting
Background checks including employer references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all suitable candidates.
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