Student Welfare Officer

Role: Student Support Officer Location: Ilford, Greater London Hours: Full and Part Time Considered Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 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