Student Enrichment & Wellbeing Coordinator

Barking & Dagenham College; Tendring; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Barking & Dagenham College is hiring an Enrichment Assistant to join the Enrichment team. This full-time, term-time role supports planning and delivering a diverse programme of enrichment activities that engage students and contribute to their personal development, social development and employability.

You will also support Student Voice and volunteering opportunities, helping students thrive both inside and outside college.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area such as teaching, coaching, counselling, youth work or sport.
• Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Experience of working with young people in an educational or similar setting.
• Experience of designing and delivering engaging activities, events or programmes.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships and maintain effective partnerships and networks.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and a commitment to promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a wide range of enrichment activities for students across the College.
• Build positive relationships with students, providing support and guidance through both formal and informal interactions.
• Support the delivery of wellbeing, health awareness, and personal development activities, including drug, alcohol and substance misuse education programmes.
• Lead on organising and coordinating Students' Union activities, clubs and societies.
• Support students to engage in volunteering opportunities and employability-focused activities.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of major college events, including Freshers' Fair, Health and Fitness Fair, themed campaigns and celebration events.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum teams to enhance students' personal development and enrichment experiences.
• Monitor and report on student participation and engagement using college systems.
• Maintain an active presence within student social spaces, promoting positive engagement and constructive use of leisure time.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Organisational skills

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 3 qualification in teaching/coaching/youth work/sport

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

Barking & Dagenham College is hiring an Enrichment Assistant to join the Enrichment team. This full-time, term-time role supports planning and delivering a diverse programme of enrichment activities that engage students and contribute to their personal development, social development and employability.

You will also support Student Voice and volunteering opportunities, helping students thrive both inside and outside college.