This role is to work closely with the Student Services team, academic staff, and the wider College community to support students’ wellbeing and personal development. You will play a crucial role in the delivery of the College’s wellbeing framework, providing personalised guidance, and supporting the emotional, social, and academic success of students. This includes facilitating 1:1 sessions and group workshops, with a focus on removing barriers to learning, fostering resilience, and promoting mental health and wellbeing.

• Provide Individual and Group Support: Offer tailored wellbeing and pastoral support for students, facilitating their personal development, behaviour, and academic progress. Help them navigate emotional and social challenges.
• Monitor and Support Wellbeing: Support the wellbeing of students by monitoring attendance and engagement. Work closely with tutors, mentors, and other College staff to implement wellbeing interventions where needed.
• Student Development: Deliver wellbeing and personal development sessions as part of the tutorial framework, focusing on resilience, emotional intelligence, mental health, and social skills.
• Collaborate with Internal and External Support Services: Work alongside Student Services, counselling, and safeguarding teams to refer students to appropriate services when additional support is needed.
• Safeguarding and Pastoral Care: Support students facing challenges that may hinder their progress, and ensure compliance with safeguarding policies, addressing disclosures appropriately.
• Promote a Positive Environment: Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes respect, inclusivity, and wellbeing. Implement strategies to reduce barriers to learning and promote positive behaviour.
• Deliver Wellbeing Workshops: Plan and deliver a range of workshops focusing on mental health, stress management, healthy lifestyles, employability, and financial wellbeing.
• Support in Transition and Progression: Assist students with their transition into College life and progression into further education or employment, offering advice on next steps, personal statements, and applications.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in a relevant field
• Skills: Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills; strong organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Experience: Experience of working with young people or vulnerable adults, especially in a pastoral or advisory capacity.
• IT Skills: Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and online video platforms such as Microsoft Teams
• Commitment: A genuine interest in student wellbeing, and the ability to work flexibly and on your own initiative.
• Driving Licence: A current driving licence and access to a car.
• Safeguarding: An understanding of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.

For an informal discussion please contact Jemma Crozier Jcrozier@craven-college.ac.uk