Well Being - Daventry, United Kingdom - Northampton College

Northampton College
Northampton College
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Daventry, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Ref:
ME2324003

Hours: 37 hours per week. You will be required to be at work for a total of 1480 hours per
year. This will usually be completed over a period of 40 weeks based around student term
times. Holiday, including entitlement to Bank Holidays and Closure Days, will be taken
outside this working time, unless by prior arrangement with your line manager


Salary:
£24,656 per annum pro-rata, actual salary £21,843 per annum

Reporting to:
Assistant Principal School of Academic & Vocational Support

Primary Location:
Northampton, Booth Lane Campus/Lower Mounts/Daventry

Closing Date:
Tuesday 29th August 2023

Interview Date:
Thursday 7th September 2023


A
bout Northampton College
Northampton College is proud to be the leading provider of further education in the South East Midlands region. As a College,
who have been rated by Ofsted as 'good' with outstanding features, we are committed to developing the professional and
technical skills of our students, who are the workforce and leaders of the future._ _


The Team
The School of Academic and Vocational Support Team are very proud to support Northampton College's culture of high
standards, an inclusive working and learning environment, and a professional committed workforce who are focussed on
supporting our students to achieve the best they possibly can.


The Role
The purpose of this role is to work within the WBMH team to identify and assess the educational support needs of students with
a range of conditions including mental ill health, ASD, ADHD and Acquired brain injury, and to then work with the students,
teachers and Support Assistants to implement appropriate personalised strategies which enable students to access the curriculum
and gain qualifications. The post holder will have proven expertise in supporting young people with Well Being & Mental Health
and Behavioural difficulties on all levels of courses from Entry to L3.

The post holder will work with individual and small groups of students to promote well-being strategies via workshop settings and
individual tutorials. Students will work towards agreed SMART targets which the post holder will regularly review and update.


The post holder will participate in the annual review process for students who hold Education & Health Care Plans where needed.

Appropriate training will be provided.

The post holder will liaise with Additional Support Assistants as required to inform them of effective in-class strategies.

The post holder may be required to communicate with parents/carers and external agencies when appropriate.

  • A relevant Mental Health related qualification at Level 3 or above or an equivalent qualification in a vocational area.
  • Knowledge of the EHCP process.
  • Proven ability to support students at a range of levels.
  • Understanding of the need for, and commitment to an excellent pastoral care system to support students in their academic
activities


Rewards and Benefits include:


  • 35 days pro rata annual leave, comprising 24 personal days, pro rata (1 September 31 August), including 8 bank holidays
and 3 closure days. The College reserves the right to designate up to 3 closure days per holiday year
_Holiday entitlement _**
_will be included in monthly pay to the value of 35 days per annum pro rata_

  • Discounts through membership of the NUS, ranging from Student Prime (Amazon), to eating out, fashion, beauty,
entertainment, technology and travel

  • Eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit scheme including an employer contribution rate of
25.20%)

  • Right to request flexible working from start date
  • Access to continued professional development
  • Free car parking and electric car charging facilities
  • Gym facilities
  • 24 hours per day, 365 days per year Employee Support Helpline
  • Enhanced maternity/shared parental and paternity schemes
  • Paid Compassionate Leave up to five working days paid absence (in a rolling twelvemonth period) on compassionate
grounds in the event of bereavement or serious illness of a close relative)**further details on how to apply.


This post will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Job Description & Person Specification
Well Being & Mental Health Practitioner

Ref:
ME2324003

Hours: 37 hours per week. You will be required to be at work for a total of 1480 hours per
year. This will usually be completed over a period of 40 weeks based around student term
times. Holiday, including entitlement to Bank Holidays and Closure Days, will be taken
outside this working time, unless by prior arrangement with your line manager


Salary:
£24,656 per annum pro-rata, actual salary £21,843 per annum

Reporting to:
Assistant Principal School of Academic & Vocational Support

Primary Location:
Northampton, Booth Lane Campus/Lower Mounts/Daventry

Closing Date:
Tuesday 29th August 2023

Interview Date:
Thursday 7th September 2023

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