Learner Wellbeing and Inclusion Coach (EL580)

Cheshire College South & West; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire College South & West is seeking a Learner Wellbeing and Inclusion Coach to support 16–19 learners across Ellesmere Port and Chester Campuses. You will run one-to-one and group activities to tackle barriers to attendance, wellbeing and achievement.

You will collaborate with safeguarding teams, tutors and external agencies, recording progress and maintaining GDPR-compliant records while providing sustainable wellbeing strategies for lasting impact.

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent.
• GCSE Grade C (4/5) in Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Experience of working in a supportive environment.
• Experience of working with disadvantaged and/or vulnerable young people.
• Ability to develop relationships with external agencies.
• Excellent safeguarding procedures; enhanced DBS check; strong digital skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify learners at risk of not achieving learning goals and coordinate support.
• Assist with attendance, behaviour, safety and personal circumstances to improve outcomes.
• Provide sustainable strategies to improve learners' lives and resilience.
• Support self-management for anxiety, exams stress, relationships, and wellbeing.
• Operate a managed drop-in facility and assist with safeguarding support requests.
• Establish relationships with external agencies and maintain GDPR-compliant records.

Skills

Engaging with young people

Collaboration

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 4 qualification

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

DBS check

Digital skills

Job description

Salary: £29,838 to £32,579 pro rata per annum (£25,363 to £27,692 per annum)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, part year working 36 weeks and 1 day
Location: Ellesmere Port and Chester Campuses

We are seeking an inspiring individual to join our team across our Ellesmere Port and Chester Campus as Learner Wellbeing and Inclusion Coach.

This role includes supporting a caseload of SEND and disadvantaged learners to overcome barriers to learning, participation, attendance, wellbeing and achievement. Through one-to-one or group activities, you will provide interventions and track their progress.

Are you able to think outside of the box and be creative in how to engage young people?

As Learner Wellbeing and Inclusion Coach you will have an understanding of the interests and needs of young people from varied backgrounds and will be able to adapt to their needs. You will be creative in ways that enable them to access support and wellbeing interventions.

Do you have great communication skills, enjoy helping young people and supporting them?

This could be through;

• Previous work in education or young people’s services
• Previous SEND experience
• Youth / community groups
• Voluntary group work
• Charity work

and have the following skills or experience?

• Able to collaborate with others
• Can engage young people from varied backgrounds
• Able to facilitate groups and one-to-one sessions
• Have excellent organisation skills
• Able to generate links and maintain excellent working relationships with internal and external teams

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the Safeguarding and Wellbeing Team Leader, Personal Development Tutors and curriculum areas to identify learners (16-19 years old, studying English and/or Maths or have an EHCP) ‘at risk’ of not achieving their learning goals.
• Support learners where problems of attendance/disaffection/safety and personal circumstances are threatening their chances of successful achievement.
• Provide sustainable strategies to encompass improving their whole lives and leave them with strategies they can continue to work on for life.
• Support learners and explore a range of self-management measures for anxiety, self-harm, exams stress, sexual health, relationships with others and emotional regulation.
• Provide a managed drop-in facility and assist learners who request individual wellbeing and safeguarding support.
• Establish excellent relationships with external agencies.
• Ensure all documentation is to the advised format and quality and that records are maintained in accordance with GDPR requirements.

Key Person Specification Requirements:

• Level 4 qualification in a relevant subject (or equivalent);
• GCSE Grade C (4/5) in Maths and English (or equivalent);
• Experience of working in a supportive environment;
• Experience of working and communicating effectively with young people who are disadvantaged and/or vulnerable;
• Ability to develop relationships with external agencies;
• Excellent working knowledge of safeguarding procedures;Excellent digital skills; andEnhanced DBS check.

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.

About Us

Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. The College is in the process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment.

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.

There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunity for learners to make new friends.

The College is proud of its strong links with local Employers such as Bentley Motors, Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals as well as ensuring the curriculum offer remains current and relevant to local, regional and national needs.