Outreach Worker

Buckinghamshire College Group; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Free Parking

Discounted childcare

Discounted treatments

Cycle to work

CPD

Job summary

Buckinghamshire College Group's Wycombe Campus is seeking an Outreach Worker to join the Student Services team on a full-time basis. The role focuses on wellbeing, outreach and inclusive support for learners facing barriers to engagement, attendance or progression.

You will work with students who are disadvantaged or vulnerable, building confidence and helping them access positive destinations such as further learning, apprenticeships or employment.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting learners who are disadvantaged or at risk of disengagement.
• Ability to build positive relationships with learners, parents/carers and external partners.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, strengths-based and inclusive approaches.
• Experience coordinating with curriculum teams and external agencies to support learners.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage learners at risk of disengagement or poor progression.
• Build relationships with learners, parents/carers and external partners.
• Deliver outreach activities that promote attendance, wellbeing and participation.
• Use trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches to support learners.
• Coordinate with curriculum teams and external agencies to implement support plans.
• Help learners develop confidence, resilience and readiness for adulthood.
• Support progression into further learning, apprenticeships or employment.

Skills

Outreach experience

Engagement with vulnerable learners

Relationship building

Trauma-informed approaches

Job description

credit_card Salary The salary is £26,549.69 per annum. Range 5a on the College Pay Scales (prorata for fractional posts).

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary The salary is £26,549.69 per annum. Range 5a on the College Pay Scales (prorata for fractional posts).

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Region South

Package LGPS Pension Scheme, Free Parking, Discounted Childcare in the Aylesbury Day Nursery, Discounted treatments in the Aylesbury Salon Intuition, Cycle to Work Scheme, Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

At Buckinghamshire College Group, we are committed to ensuring every learner feels valued, supported and able to succeed. As part of our commitment to Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, we are seeking a passionate and proactive Outreach Worker to join our Student Services team at our Wycombe Campus on a full-time basis.

This role is key to enhancing wellbeing, outreach and inclusive support for learners who may face barriers to engagement, attendance, achievement and progression. You will work closely with students who are disadvantaged, vulnerable or at risk of disengagement, providing targeted, student-centred support that builds confidence, promotes participation and helps learners achieve positive outcomes.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate individual with experience of supporting young people, families or vulnerable groups, who is committed to helping students overcome challenges, thrive in their education and progress successfully into their next steps.

What you’ll do:

• Identify and engage learners who are at risk of disengagement, non-attendance or poor progression.
• Build positive relationships with learners, parents/carers and external partners to support engagement and success.
• Deliver outreach and intervention activities that promote attendance, wellbeing and participation.
• Use trauma-informed, strengths-based and inclusive approaches to support learners.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum teams, support services and external agencies to coordinate effective support plans.
• Help learners develop confidence, resilience, independence and readiness for adulthood.
• Support progression into further learning, apprenticeships, employment, volunteering or other positive destinations.

Why join Buckinghamshire College Group?

We will encourage you to develop new skills and expand your opportunities within the College. We are also flexible and accommodating, allowing you to be as productive as possible.

Employee benefits include:

• Generous annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays & additional leave purchase scheme
• Access to free training & continuous professional development
• A bespoke package of intensive induction and probation support
• Flexible working policy and a commitment to employee wellbeing
• Discounts in the Aylesbury Day Nursery & Aylesbury Hair & Beauty (HAB) Salon)
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to work and local business employee corporate discount schemes

Buckinghamshire College Group is a Further Education college with three campuses located in Aylesbury, Amersham and Wycombe. We are proud to be a skills-based college supporting over 5000 learners each year to achieve their study and career goals and play a pivotal role in the Buckinghamshire community working with a wide range of employers for example, Pinewood Studios, NHS Trusts and Flannery Plant Hire to name but a few.

You will have an unwavering passion for learning and for supporting learners and staff to achieve more than they ever thought possible – we call this the Bucks College Factor!

Commitment to Safeguarding

BCG is committed to equal opportunities for all, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and staff alike; all posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

For more information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Terms and Conditions located in the job details above.

The closing date for applications is 15/10/2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 23/10/2026; however, please note that these dates may be subject to change.