Welfare Officer

As one of the fastest-growing Colleges in the UK, delivering courses from entry level right up to Masters degrees, Weston College is an inspiring place to work. Why not join us as a Welfare & Retention Officer.

This role is full time, in term time only.

Day to day duties of the role

• Work with curriculum teams to identify and support students who are 'at risk of leaving’.

• Provide advice and guidance to staff on welfare and mental health issues and any relevant policy updates.

• Provide advice, guidance and support to students on a range of welfare issues including financial support, housing, health, mental/emotional health and personal matters.

• Play a key role in the implementation of the College’s Attendance and Retention Policy.

Required skills and qualifications

• Full Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).

• 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.

• Experience working with and supporting young people.

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement
• 2-week Christmas closure
• Potential for hybrid working opportunities
• Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
• Generous pension scheme
• Local and national staff discounts
• Free parking across sites
• Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause
• Focus on staff wellbeing
• Wellbeing@weston hub
• 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.

Please be aware that Weston College reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Due to the volume of recruitment, we are unable to offer feedback to any unsuccessful candidates.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.