Campus Support Officer - Warrington, United Kingdom - Warrington & Vale Royal College

Warrington & Vale Royal College

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Warrington, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking to recruit a full time Campus Officer to encourage safe and appropriate behaviour from our students whilst they are at College.

The officers will build a positive rapport with students to encourage good behaviour, safe driving and conduct around College.

Please note that this role is Term time only + 2 weeks and the salary will be pro rata.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, which includes:

A competitive salary

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Occupational pension scheme
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Employee benefits package
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Full programme of training and mentoring
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Induction programme and buddy scheme
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Focus on sustainability

In October 2019 the College was officially commended as 'Good' by Ofsted, and we celebrated some of the highest pass rates in England, ranking us in the top 10 nationally for the third consecutive year.

Our mission is 'Realisingpotential, transforming lives'. Our environment is inclusive, friendly and supportive, with high expectations for both staff and students.

To thrive in our environment, you will need to be resilient, positive, able to work autonomously, have a strong work ethic, and put our learners at the heart of everything you do.

Key Responsibilities

To be a member of the Student Support & Inclusion Team, setting high standards and expectations for students
Patrol College grounds during core hours and challenge poor behaviour and unsafe practice with a resolution focused approach
Build a positive rapport with students by actively engaging with them
Encourage students to adhere to the Student Code of Conduct (ABC).
To ensure health and safety, safeguarding and College regulations are maintained at all times
Challenge students who are not wearing a valid badge and lanyard and wearing hats and caps
To be responsive to situations and diffuse conflict when appropriate
Help students if they are in need by signposting to the appropriate team, or take the lead in resolving low level issues. The Campus Support Officer will be trained in safeguarding
Develop relationships with staff across the College
Use college systems to report incidents and follow appropriately with colleagues where appropriate
Report on student behaviour and the views of students when required
Attend student council meetings and other meetings as required
Develop awareness of behaviour strategies in order to better support students in resolving issues
Encourage students to drive safely on college grounds
Encourage students to get involved with enrichment activities during the day
Work closely with the wider Student Support & Inclusion Team to ensure students receive the correct support
Take the lead in having a visual presence in communal areas at key times, such as the College canteen, LRC and College grounds to encourage appropriate and respectful behaviour from the students
Deliver cross College enrichment activities that promote independence and develop personal, social and employability skills of learners
Actively promote and embed the Learner Involvement Strategy by actively engaging with students cross the College

Essential

Ability to be proactive and to engage young people. This is not an officebased role.
5 GCSEs A* C, including Maths and English
A Level's or equivalent
Accredited First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement of post)
Experience of developing opportunities in a range of activities
Extensive experience of working and communicating with young people
Knowledge of local and national sporting initiatives
Knowledge of safeguarding and student wellbeing
Ability to collect and analyse data in order to inform decision making
Creativity to promote new ideas and continuous improvement
Pro active, positive enthusiastic approach to work
A commitment to team work and the interests of the College as a whole
Ability to motivate and lead others
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well at all levels
Flexible approach to work
Must demonstrate suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults
Hold full driving licence as will need to work across campuses