Student Welfare Officer (Term Time Only)

Organisational Information

MidKent College is at the heart of the education sector in South East England, and a College which Ofsted recognised as Good for overall effectiveness, in a November 2018 inspection.

As a progressive student-centred College, we are now looking for a Student Welfare Officer.

If you are passionate about education, and can inspire those around you, we'd love to hear from you.

Details of the role

The successful candidate will have responsibility for providing advice, support and information to students regarding safeguarding and welfare issues, developing, implementing and monitoring the health and welfare services for students, acting as a lead professional for safeguarding and actively implement activities and procedures designed to improve the health & well-being of students.

Interview date to be confirmed

The role will predominantly be at Medway with some requirements to work at Maidstone.

This position is term time only, 40 weeks, 4 days per week. The salary will be pro-rated.

Job Requirements

You will have GCSE or equivalent passes in English & Maths, or able to demonstrate competency to this level. Experience of providing welfare support, preferably to students in an FE environment as well as the ability to apply current and relevant local safeguarding board training and excellent organisational and record keeping skills.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to the safeguarding of all our students and staff. This means everyone who works here is required to actively protect them from preventable harm. Our recruitment and selection process includes background checks which will be undertaken on the successful applicant, including an enhanced DBS, and in your application you are required to demonstrate how you meet the Colleges requirements on safeguarding.

The background checks will be carried-out in accordance with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice. The DBS helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. We operate in accordance with the DBS Code of Conduct and Privacy Policy. You can access both of these documents at www.midkent.ac.uk/jobs/college-vacancies

Commitment to Equal Opportunities

As a proud user of the disability confident scheme the College is committed to equal opportunities and celebrates the diversity of staff and students. As part of our commitment to the scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.

We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break.