Safeguarding and Wellbeing Coach (Care Experienced Students & Young Carers)

North East Surrey College of Technology; Epsom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a dedicated individual to support students, particularly those with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The role involves delivering coaching sessions, managing student caseloads, and coordinating with external agencies to ensure students receive adequate support. The ideal candidate should have strong safeguarding knowledge, experience with young adults, and a commitment to inclusion. This position provides benefits including discounted gym access and free online qualifications.

Benefits

Discounted on-site gym

Free online qualifications

Free parking on-site

Qualifications

• Experience in emotionally and socially supportive roles is essential.
• Knowledge of mental health strategies for young adults is valuable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload of students prioritising those in care.
• Deliver individual coaching and group sessions to enhance mental health.
• Coordinate Personal Education Plan meetings and liaise with external agencies.
• Maintain accurate records and monitor student attendance.

Skills

Experience working with young adults (16+)

Experience of dealing with external agencies

Supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge

Ability to engage with disengaged individuals

Educated to Level 2 or above in Literacy and IT

Strong administration and organisational skills

Commitment to inclusion

Job description

What we are looking for

• Experience working with young adults (16+) and an understanding of the problems young adults experience.
• Experience of dealing with external agencies.
• Experience of supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and adapting strategies to meet diverse needs.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge.
• Ability to engage positively with disengaged individuals and motivate change.
• Educated to Level 2 or above in Literacy and IT.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Commitment to inclusion.

Duties / responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload of students, prioritising care experienced young people and young carers.
• Deliver 1-to-1 coaching and group sessions to improve mental health, resilience, and coping strategies.
• Champion students’ voices and advocate to remove barriers to learning, ensuring equitable access to support and resources.
• Coordinate and lead Personal Education Plan (PEP) meetings, liaise with Virtual Schools and external agencies, and help students understand and meet agreed targets.
• Maintain accurate records in learner management systems, monitor attendance daily, follow up on absences, and provide data to Virtual Schools.
• Promote participation in enrichment activities, support transitions into college, and maintain a resource bank of materials and external agencies.
• Build strong relationships with carers, social workers, curriculum teams, and safeguarding leads to deliver holistic support.
• Assist with bursary applications and financial support processes, contribute to safeguarding meetings, and ensure compliance with GDPR and safeguarding policies.
• Demonstrate understanding of SEN and adapt support for students with diverse needs.

Benefits

• Discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, Starbucks, osteopathy and day nursery.
• 5‑minute walk from Ewell East Station.
• Free online qualifications.
• Free parking on-site.

Safeguarding Statement

Nescot is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and enhanced DBS clearance.

Closing date 7th December 2025

Interview date to be confirmed.