Deputy Student Support Manager

HRUC; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A college in the UK seeks a proactive Deputy Student Support Manager to provide essential support to students and staff. Responsibilities include acting as deputy safeguarding lead, offering training and advice, and assisting in areas like mental health and financial support. The ideal candidate will possess experience in educational support and demonstrate strong communication skills while being committed to student welfare. This position is crucial in ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students in an educational support setting.
• Good knowledge and experience of handling Safeguarding cases.
• Experience in managing student disciplinary issues.

Responsibilities

• Support the Student Support Manager and act as deputy safeguarding lead.
• Provide training and advice on safeguarding to staff and students.
• Assist in various student support areas including well-being and mental health.

Skills

Experience in educational support

Ability to relate to diverse individuals

Knowledge of Safeguarding cases

Strong communication skills

Job description

Deputy Student Support Manager

Student Support is a key service area in the College offering non‑academic support and advice to students.

We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and student‑centred Deputy Student Support Manager to join our dedicated team. Reporting to the Student Support Manager, you would undertake responsibilities including:

• Supporting the Student Support Manager and act as deputy safeguarding lead to ensure that young and vulnerable learners in the College are protected from harm
• Providing training, safeguarding support and advice to staff and students
• Assisting the Student Support Manager in the main areas of student support, including well‑being and mental health support, financial support, disciplinaries, student voice activities and events and staff training.
• Leading on HE support across HRUC
• Acting as Deputy Safeguarding Lead

We are seeking to appoint an individual with a strong commitment to supporting students and the ability to communicate with and relate to a diverse range of people. You will have experience of working with students in an educational support setting, with good knowledge and experience of handling Safeguarding cases and student disciplinary issues.

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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