Welfare Assistant - Leicester, United Kingdom - Leicester College

Leicester College

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Leicester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Welfare Assistant. Part time 18.5 hours per week. Permanent.**
Monday and Tuesday Full days. Wednesday 08:30-15:15.

Role will be based across the 3 main College campuses.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with Leicester College
as part of the Welfare team
.

You will have excellent customer service skills and be able to support a comprehensive welfare and funding advice service for learners and potential learners across college sites.

The successful applicant will be educated to Level 2 minimum in English and maths (GCSE Grade C or above, GCSE Grade 4 or above, or equivalent) together with a Level 2 in IT or have equivalent skills.

It is essential that you have some knowledge and experience of the welfare and benefit system. A Level 2 in Advice and Guidance would be beneficial or the willingness to work towards the qualification.

Closing Date: 26 February 2023

Interviews:
TBC

Benefits we offer:

41 days holiday (pro rata for part time staff)
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
Discounted shopping and rewards
Wellbeing services and support
Onsite nurseries
Excellent training and development opportunities

Principals Welcome and about Leicester College

Safeguarding in Recruitment Policy

Applicant Guidance

Equality & Diversity Policy

Employee Benefits Booklet

We are one of the largest Further Education Colleges in the UK with more than 20,000 students studying with us on a wide range of courses.

Our mission - Developing skills, supporting businesses, engaging communities, changing lives.

Leicester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students, we expect all staff to share this commitment.

Background checks including current and latest employer references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Please note all vacancies close at midnight on the closing date specified._

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