Welfare Officer (Ref: 24-12)

Gateway College; Leicester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway College offers an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual in a newly created role focused on enhancing student engagement and attendance. The ideal applicant will possess relevant experience in post-16 education and an understanding of the diverse backgrounds of young people. This position is vital in promoting a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in post-16 education.
• Interest in the development of young people.
• Awareness of emotional and educational issues faced by diverse students.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive attitudes towards college attendance.
• Improve student attendance and engagement.
• Partake in the safeguarding team.

Skills

Problem Solving

Developmental Understanding

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

37 hours per week, term time plus 5 days (40 weeks per year)

Actual salary: £24,289 - £26,571 (SFCA salary points 11-14)

We are offering an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in shaping this newly created position at the college. The ideal candidate will have a dynamic approach and a problem-solving mentality. This role provides the opportunity to develop the position to best meet the needs of our diverse student population.

Applicants should have experience and an interest in the development of young people, with recent knowledge of post-16 education and experience in dealing successfully with parents, students, and staff. An understanding of the developmental, emotional, social, and educational issues faced by young people is essential, along with awareness of the needs of individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and social backgrounds.

The role involves promoting positive attitudes towards regular college attendance among students and their parents/carers, and improving student attendance and engagement. The successful candidate will also be part of the safeguarding team; if already safeguarding trained, that is desirable, but training and support will be provided to achieve this qualification.

Closing date: Monday 23rd June 2025 (12 noon)

Interview date: Monday 30th June 2025

If you believe you possess the qualities we are seeking and are looking for an exciting challenge, please visit www.gateway.ac.uk for more information about teaching and education jobs in LE5 1GA.