Education & Wellbeing Practitioner

The Dare2dream Foundation; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated youth support organization is seeking a field-based professional to support young people's wellbeing and mental health across Oxfordshire. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality sessions and pastoral support, significantly contributing to the educational and personal development of vulnerable children and young people. Essential qualifications include relevant experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to enhancing the life opportunities of youths.

Benefits

Access to over 9,000 perks & benefits through Perkbox

Highly competitive salary with annual reviews

Annual holiday of 23 days plus 8 bank holidays

Fully funded training and personal development

Provision of mobile phones and IT hardware

Qualifications

• Experience in academic support at secondary/post 16 level.
• Full clean driving license with ability to travel across the county.
• Strong report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with learners to boost confidence and self-esteem.
• Plan and deliver engaging sessions, supporting the development of teaching materials.
• Monitor attendance and review learner progress.

Skills

Experience working with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties (SEBD)

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to manage referrals

Desire to support vulnerable children and young people

Education

Relevant qualification (minimum Level 3) in mental health, counselling, youth work, education, or childhood studies

Job description

Job Description:

The Person and the Role

This is a field-based role supporting young people either in their homes, outreach, or at the post 16 hubs across Oxfordshire (within 30 min travel time from home address). Working closely with the Post 16 leads, this role is central to ensuring quality of provision and securing outcomes. It aims to support the foundation's mission of enhancing the wellbeing and life opportunities of children and young people by providing bespoke education while supporting personal development and social and emotional needs. The role requires a certain degree of autonomy, so an organized, child-centered approach is essential. The successful candidate will champion The Dare2Dream Foundation's core values and actively market the services provided to children and young people.

Role

You will play a crucial role in supporting young people's wellbeing and mental health, encouraging academic achievement, and providing pastoral support to help young people overcome barriers to learning. This position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on children's learning and development.

Purpose

The purpose of the role is to deliver high-quality sessions and pastoral support to young people attending the post 16 provision.

What’s in it for you?

• Access to over 9,000 perks & benefits through Perkbox (including freebies!)
• Highly competitive salary with annual reviews
• Annual holiday of 23 days plus 8 bank holidays (full-time)
• Fully funded training and personal development
• Provision of mobile phones and IT hardware
• Support from experienced colleagues
• Competitive pension scheme
• Contribution to the mental wellbeing of the community
• On-the-job training and career development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Work closely with learners to boost confidence and self-esteem
• Deliver programmes supporting Personal Development, including Asdan and Functional Skills
• Plan and deliver engaging sessions, supporting the development of teaching materials in manual and electronic formats
• Ensure programmes meet required standards
• Build and maintain professional relationships with employers, learners, and stakeholders
• Monitor attendance and review learner progress
• Create reports and set targets with learners
• Engage support teams in programmes and progress reviews
• Participate in quality improvement processes
• Maintain up-to-date learner records meeting quality standards
• Handle correspondence professionally

Accountabilities and Other Responsibilities

• Support team efforts to assist young people
• Complete risk assessments
• Motivate and inspire young people
• Follow safeguarding procedures and demonstrate best practices
• Support daily team needs and demonstrate outcomes achieved
• Communicate progress effectively
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed, including safeguarding, GDPR, and confidentiality
• Attend regular meetings with management and professionals involved with the young people
• Maintain accurate and confidential records
• Build supportive relationships with young people
• Promote equal opportunities and confidentiality in all activities

Experience, Qualifications, and Skills

Essential:

• Experience working with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties (SEBD)
• Understanding of working with children in need, including emotional and therapeutic support
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Relevant qualification (minimum Level 3) in mental health, counselling, youth work, education, or childhood studies
• Ability to manage referrals and maintain confidential records within GDPR guidelines
• Strong report writing skills
• Full clean driving license with ability to travel across the county
• Desire to support vulnerable children and young people
• Experience in academic support at secondary/post 16 level

Desired:

• Over 2 years' experience working with vulnerable children and young people with complex needs
• Level 4 or higher relevant qualification
• Teaching qualification

Additional Information

• Permanent role
• Holiday entitlement: 23 days plus bank holidays
• Stakeholder pension scheme
• Thorough induction and ongoing training
• Supportive organization environment
• Use of own car for travel, with expenses reimbursed

Hours of Work

Term time plus one week, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.