Welfare and Engagement Adviser - Twickenham, United Kingdom - Richmond upon Thames College

Richmond upon Thames College
Richmond upon Thames College
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POST:
Welfare and Engagement Adviser


DEPARTMENT:
Student Services


SALARY:
£10,916 - £11,591 per annum pro rata inclusive of London Weighting Business Support scale SO1


HOURS:14.25 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (Term Time Based)


THE POST


Welfare and Engagement Advisers play a leading role in ensuring that students have the appropriate personal support to develop excellent attitudes to learning, become self-confident and self-assured, and know that they have the potential to be a successful student which will have a strong, positive impact on their progress.

This post will work with the Inclusive Learning Team to support students with additional learning needs including mainstream EHCP/High Needs learners and students with SEN needs, and also will work closely with the Student Services and Curriculum teams to maximise student engagement and success.


The successful post holders will be expected to:

  • Provide pastoral support, dealing with an allocated caseload of students needing extra support, so that students develop their personal, behavioural and social skills.
  • Support the preparation of students for progression within and from the College.
  • Contribute to the development of enrichment activities and workshops so that students develop their personal, behavioural and social skills.
  • Encourage student participation in wider College life, including enrichment and social action.
  • Support the work of the Student Council, promoting student voice.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work with an allocated caseload of students including a targeted caseload of High Needs learners who have additional welfare needs, such as having social and/or emotional difficulties or being at risk of disengaging with education. Using a variety of approaches and skills to engage and establish relationships with young people and to assist their progression. so that they understand how their education and training equip them with the behaviours and attitudes necessary for success in the future and supporting them to develop excellent employability and social skills.
  • Work with these students to develop, implement and monitor support strategies, referring students to both internal and external support agencies where appropriate.
  • Working with a caseload of Care-Experienced students, acting as a key adult for these learners and supporting the Student Experience Team Leader with PEP meetings and other functions related to promoting the educational achievement of this cohort.
  • Contribute to the delivery and implementation of enrichment activities that allow all students to explore personal, social and ethical issues and take part in life in wider society, whilst promoting the college values.
  • Help students to comply with college guidelines for behaviour and conduct and to help students manage their own behaviour in the College.
  • Ensure students receiving support or intervention from student services are allocated with the correct risk indicator and badges.
  • Liaise effectively with all other support services such as counselling, bursary and inclusive learning support in order to offer a full range of support for students.

Job Type:
Part-time


Salary:
£10,916.00-£11,591.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Twickenham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person
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