Engagement and Wellbeing Coach

eTeach UK Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational organization in Swindon is seeking a passionate Student Support Worker to enhance student wellbeing. The ideal candidate will provide therapeutic interventions, manage a caseload of students with specific needs, and work collaboratively to promote mental health. This role requires a recognized qualification in youth work or guidance and experience with mental health challenges. Competitive benefits include substantial leave and health plans.

Benefits

6 weeks annual leave paid in salary

Health care cash plan

Free car parking

On-site gym

Staff development & training

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with mental health challenges.
• Ability to work with multi-agency teams and navigate complex support systems.
• Calm and empathetic approach in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support students through therapeutic interventions and group sessions.
• Help students build confidence and practical study skills.
• Manage a caseload of students with EHCPs and SEMH needs.

Skills

Empathy

Youth work

Communication

Resilience building

Education

Recognised qualification in youth work, mentoring, or guidance

Job description

Overview

Are you the kind of person who can spot when someone\'s having a tough day, and know just how to help? Do you believe that wellbeing is the key to unlocking potential? If you\'re nodding, keep reading... This role might be your perfect fit. We\'re looking for someone who\'s passionate about student support, mental health and making college a place where everyone feels safe, head and empowered.

Responsibilities

• Support students through life\'s ups and downs with therapeutic interventions, drop-ins and group sessions
• Help students build confidence, resilience and practical study skills
• Work with staff, parents and external agencies to remove barriers to learning
• Manage a caseload of students, including those with EHCPs and SEMH needs) and help them thrive
• Advocating for wellbeing across the college, whether it\'s through events, transition support or crisis response

You will need

• A recognsed qualification in youth work, mentoring, guidance, or a proven track record in this field
• A calm, empathetic approach and the ability to read situations intuitively
• Experience supporting students with mental health challenges, including anxiety, ASD and emotional-based school avoidance
• Confidence in working with multi-agency teams and navigating complex support systems
• A non-judgemental attitude and a genuine passions for inclusion

You\'ll be the person students turn to when things feel overwhelming. You\'ll help them find their feet, stay on track and believe in themselves. You\'ll be part of a team that\'s creative, caring and committed to making college a place where wellbeing is a priority, not an afterthought.

Benefits

• 6 weeks annual leave paid in salary
• 42 working weeks
• 21.7% College pension contribution to LGPS
• Health care cash plan
• Free car parking
• Discounted Hair & Beauty
• On-site gym
• Staff development & training
• Sodexo Retail Discount Scheme
• and more

Equal opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

How to apply

Please note that this vacancy may close before the published closing date if sufficient applications are received so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible. To apply, you MUST have Right to Work in the UK.