Details:
- Salary: £23,194 - Annum
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Part-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: West Midlands Worcestershire Worcester
- Date: 3 weeks ago
Description:
Student Support Officer - Asylum Seekers
Think FE are working closely with a highly reputable FE College based in Worcestershire, West Midlands. We are looking for professional and supportive Student Support Officer for Asylum Seekers.
Position: Temporary, Part-time
Salary: £23,194 (pro-rata £15,204)
Hours: 22.2 hours / week (3 days / week)
End date: Until at least January 2025 (may be extended)
Location: Worcestershire
About
You will be the go-to person for asylum seeker children in the college responsible for counselling, supporting and guiding the them through the journey.
Key Responsibilities
You will be the named support worker, contributing to and coordinating specialist support as needed.
Collate information for PEP and LAC review meetings.
Represent the College at internal and external meetings, including PEP and LAC reviews.
Maintain and record accurate information using ProMonitor, UnitE, and follow safeguarding procedures.
Conduct thorough risk assessments and checks for learners as required.
Act as the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns and manage them effectively.
Liaise with curriculum teams to monitor attendance, progress, and targets.
Maintain effective communication with staff and students to support learners and reduce barriers to learning and achievement.
Communicate with external agencies (e.g., Virtual Schools, Children’s Social Care) to provide optimal learner support.
Coordinate transition activities for new applicants with external agencies.
Measure and evaluate the impact of support.
Produce reports on learner engagement, retention, and progression for the Head of Student Support.
What are we looking for?
NVQ Level 3 in counselling, guidance, teaching, youth work or health profession or similar.
Experience working with 16-18 year olds.
Good knowledge of safeguarding.
Pass grade for GCSE Maths and English (C / 4 or above)
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
What's in it for You?
Salary of £23,194 (pro-rata £15,204)
25 days of annual leave
Part of LGPS pension
Confidential Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Employee discounts and benefits package, including high street and travel discounts.
Although these positions are based across all sites. The college usually manages to compromise with the location with the closes commute for the employees.
What’s next?
So how about it? If this sounds like a great fit for you, hit the apply link and send us an updated copy of your CV. One of our experienced consultants will reach out to you ASAP and take it from there.
The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process.
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