Welfare & Engagement Adviser

NCG; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Student Discount

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Lewisham College, part of NCG Group, is seeking a Welfare and Engagement Advisor based at Lewisham College site near St John's station. You will work under the Head of Student Services and Resource to promote personal development and remove barriers to achievement, helping students become confident and resilient.

The role involves collaboration with Student Services and Curriculum teams to maximise engagement and success, supporting enrichment and citizenship activities and encouraging wider

Responsibilities

• Provides pastoral and welfare support to students to help develop confidence and resilience.
• Supports bursary applications and travel assistance as needed.
• Acts as part of safeguarding and student welfare teams to identify and assist students at risk.
• Contributes to the planning and delivery of enrichment and personal development activities.
• Encourages student participation in wider College life and Learner Voice initiatives.

Skills

Pastoral support

Welfare support

Student engagement

Bursary applications

Travel support

Job description

LewishamCollege, part of NCG Group is looking to recruit a talented Welfare and Engagement Advisor. Based at our Lewisham College site, close to St John's station, the successful candidate will work under the leadership of the Head of Student Services and Resource. The Welfare and Engagement Advisers plays a leading role in ensuring the personal development of students through promoting awareness of their role in modern society and through the provision of appropriate personal support that aims to remove barriers to achievement and maximise potential. Their aim is to develop excellent attitudes to learning, supporting students to become self-confident and resilient, and know that they have the potential to be a successful student which will have a strong, positive impact on their progress. They will work closely with the Student Services and Curriculum teams to maximise student engagement and success.

Why work with us?

At NCG, we're more than a group of colleges - we're a community of educators and professionals working together to make a difference. We're proud to be rated

'Good' by Ofsted

, reflecting our commitment to high-quality teaching, learner support, and continuous improvement. We invest in our people, our facilities, and our communities - and we're proud to offer a supportive, inclusive environment where you can thrive.

Safeguarding

NCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All roles are subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with a check of the children's barred list, where applicable.

The main duties of the post holder are:

• Provides pastoral and welfare support, dealing with students needing extra support, so that students develop the confidence and resilience needed to succeed. This includes a range of support such as bursary applications and travel support.
• Act as part of the safeguarding team through the identification of students at risk and needing support
• Support the preparation of students for progression within and from the College
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of enrichment andpersonal development activities and workshops so that students develop their understanding of citizenship, British Values, physical and mental health and the importance of personal, behavioural and social skills
• Encourage student participation in wider College life, including enrichment, Learner Voice and social action, equipping them with the skills and attributes needed in modern society

Ready to apply?

If you're committed to inclusive education and want to help shape futures, we'd love to hear from you.

To view Job Description, Person Specification and NCG Values Pack please click the document attachment at the bottom of this advert. No agency applications will be accepted.

NCG reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Flexible Working
• Student Discount
• Cycle to Work
• Employee Assistance Programme

For more information, please see our website -

NCG VALUES

Our values are not just about what we do, but also how we do things. Shaped by our colleagues, customers and learners, they set the standard of how we should behave, how we work together and give us the opportunity to make the right decisions based on the values we all share.

Being both inclusive and diverse

Trusting and respecting our communities

Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively

Inspiring excellence and curiosity

For further detail about our Values and Strategy, please visit our website -