Job Information

Our client is seeking to appoint a Student Welfare Officer to its existing faculty team

Overview for the Student Welfare Officer:

-provide welfare and pastoral support to students
-support students with disabilities and long term health conditions
-provide initial well-being assessments 
-identify safeguarding concerns and refer appropriately
-work proactively with students at risk of withdrawal
-manage a caseload of student welfare cases
-develop and deliver workshops and presentations
-maintain accurate student welfare records

Personal requirements for the Student Welfare Officer:

-Degree in Health, Psychology, Counselling or similar
-Diploma in Counselling, Student Welfare or similar
-at least two years in a student support role
-experience gained in further education
-knowledge of safeguarding legislation
-superb communication skills
-well organised
-knowledge of mental health issues affecting students in higher education