Wellbeing Officer (Term Time)

Our Safeguarding Department is expanding and we are excited to announce that we are looking for a new team member to join as a Wellbeing Officer on a 38 Week Term Time Basis.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced candidate to join our dedicated team.

Join us in shaping the future of our students and make a lasting impact with Macclesfield College!

The Role

To support student success and retention by delivering high-quality support in relation to welfare, safeguarding, and mental wellbeing.

The role involves identifying and removing barriers to education and engagement, providing both short- and long-term supportive interventions for students experiencing a range of challenges, including safeguarding concerns, wellbeing issues, and emotional difficulties.

Main Duties for this role include:

• Assisting the Safeguarding & Welfare Manager (DSL) with the provision of services to students including looked after, safeguarding concerns and mental wellbeing;
• Identifying appropriate support interventions and comply with College's and Local Authorities referral system including whether an urgent response / external referral is required;
• Liaising and maintaining contact with parents and guardians for the duration of the student's programme;
• Managing a caseload of students requiring ongoing assistance, with regular review of support, setting SMART targets and attendance monitoring across all areas of study;
• Attending frequent meetings with the curriculum and progress team to share student experiences where appropriate.

Successful candidates should have:

• Experience working with young people aged 14-19 and adults in a support or teaching capacity
• A Local Authority Safeguarding qualification
• Experience working within a similar role and environment

We offer a brilliant package of benefits to support your career and wellbeing including:

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities
• Financial support to gain your teaching qualification
• Professional development and upskilling opportunities
• Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
• Discounted gym membership, and hair and beauty treatments
• Free secure campus parking and excellent transport links
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Awards & Recognition
• Access to our employee benefits platform

Pre-employment Screening

All posts are subject to standard pre-employment checks and you will be asked to provide;

• Evidence of your right to work in the UK
• Proof of Identity
• A minimum of two professional referees to cover a five-year period
• Health Declaration for any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need the College to make appropriate adjustments.

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to enables us to identify any incidents or issues which have might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.

Please note we reserve the right to close this role earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this post.