Student Wellbeing Officer (30hrs Part-Time)
Overview
Join GEDU Global Education to support student mental health, personal issues and practical concerns such as housing or finances. Provide guidance, crisis support and promote a safe, inclusive environment for academic and personal success.
Responsibilities
- Managing student referrals with the Student Wellbeing Manager and linking the Wellbeing Office to academic teams and internal/external services.
- Providing pastoral support to students with social or emotional issues and ensuring learning accommodations are applied in classroom settings.
- Maximising student attendance in collaboration with student engagement managers and supporting students effectively throughout their studies.
- Providing immediate assistance to students on a drop‑in and appointment basis.
- Maintaining accurate student wellbeing records in line with GDPR requirements.
- Assisting with the organisation of health and wellbeing social activities and events for students.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in the relevant area, preferably health related.
- Prior experience in an adjacent or similar role, preferably within higher education.
- Knowledge of the DDA and SENDA guidelines, JCQ and reasonable adjustments for students with learning differences.
- Experience working with a range of physical disabilities and specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, attention deficit and Asperger's syndrome.
- Experience selecting and using appropriate assessment materials, scoring results, analysing data and making recommendations.
- Ability to discuss students' needs sensitively and plan a programme of Additional Support to facilitate outcomes of personal and tutor targets.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays.
- 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days.
- Workplace pension scheme.
- Tuition reimbursement for career development courses.
- Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and more.
- Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and more.
- Reward and recognition programme.
- £500 award employee referral scheme.
- Discretionary annual performance bonus.
EEO Statement
GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
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