Student Community Officer

South Thames Colleges Group; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Kingston seeks a passionate Student Community Officer to enhance student engagement and support. The role involves fostering a positive environment, managing student behavior, and collaborating with colleagues to ensure safety and inclusivity. Ideal candidates will have experience with youth and knowledge of safeguarding policies. The position offers benefits such as annual leave, professional development, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

8 additional days at Christmas/New Year

5 wellbeing days

Pension scheme

Subsidised sports facilities

Professional development

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people and understanding attendance issues.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive ethos within the College community.
• Provide on-site presence and support for students.
• Identify and monitor students 'at risk' for early intervention.

Skills

Listening Skills

Relationship Building

Behavior Management

Job description

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Student Community Officer

Kingston College

Permanent, Full Time

Are you passionate about providing opportunities for young people to achieve their personal/social development goals?

Are you a skilled youth practitioner, able to build trust, rapport, and relationships?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Here at South Thames Colleges Group, we are now seeking a Student Community Officer for Kingston College.

The Student Community Officer will play a key role in fostering a positive ethos within the College community. You will provide a welcoming, engaging on-site presence for students in communal areas, signposting to enrichment and personal development opportunities to promote positive attitudes, inclusivity, and behavior. You will deliver both 1-1 and group work related to student attendance, behavior, safety, and relationship building. You will actively identify and monitor students 'at risk' around campus for early intervention. You will work closely with internal colleagues and external partners as a key safeguarding link to contribute to campus safety.

You will create and maintain up-to-date records and health & safety risk assessments in line with College policies.

To succeed, candidates must have experience working with young people and an understanding of issues affecting attendance. Knowledge of behavior management techniques and interventions, excellent listening skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with young people while maintaining boundaries are essential. Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies is also required, along with emotional resilience when working with challenging behaviors.

Please note this post is funded for the 2024/25 academic year onwards; the successful candidate would not be expected to start before August 2024.

Subject to a cost of living review from 1 August, the salary may increase accordingly.

Closing date for applications: 2nd June at 9am

The benefits include 27 days annual leave plus up to 8 additional days at Christmas/New Year, 5 wellbeing days, a pension scheme, subsidised sports facilities, professional development, and a cycle-to-work scheme. Successful candidates will undergo DBS checks, references, online searches, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, encouraging applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, religion, or marriage.

The South Thames Colleges Group comprises Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College, and South Thames College, serving London’s post-16 education needs and local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the core of our work.

We seek hardworking, collaborative individuals who can help challenge and support our students to achieve and progress.

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Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education

Industries

• Higher Education