Welfare and Wellbeing Advisor

Job Title: Welfare and Wellbeing Advisor

Location: East London

Hours: 36 hours per week, 40 weeks per year, Term-time only

Salary range: £27,904 - £30,345 per year including London Weighting

Waltham Forest College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only 15 General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious ‘Outstanding’ rating. As an Anchor Institution, Waltham Forest College serves its local and regional communities across North and East London exceptionally well and has been successful in driving aspiration and achievements for its students and wider communities.

We believe that our employees are the heart of the organisation and having the right people in the right place, with the right skills is the key to our success. We are looking for committed individuals who are passionate about working in an aspirational and high performing college and dedicated to contributing to an outstanding experience for our learners.

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Welfare and Wellbeing Advisor to make a real difference in the lives of our students. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert guidance and support, helping learners overcome barriers to learning while safeguarding their well-being throughout their educational journey.

Our college is committed to creating a culture of care, where every student feels supported, understood, and empowered. Your contributions will directly influence student success and drive the College’s mission to meet and exceed national learning targets.

We are looking for an empathetic, proactive individual with a strong commitment to safeguarding. Your ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners will ensure that every learner receives the support they need to thrive.

If you're passionate about inspiring positive change and creating an inclusive, safe learning environment, we invite you to join us and make a lasting impact on our students.

What’s in it for you?

We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and Sodexo benefits scheme.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2024 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate.

Closing Date: 16 October 2024

Interview Date: TBC

*Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview before the closing date*.