Wellbeing & Engagement Coordinator

Study Group; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Study Group is seeking a dedicated Student Experience and Wellbeing Coordinator at Kingston University International Study Centre in Kingston upon Thames. The role is full-time, with a fixed-term of 1 year, and involves coordinating student wellbeing, enrichment and engagement while supporting the Centre’s safeguarding obligations.

The post holder will act as the designated safeguarding lead, manage welfare casework, organise induction and activities, and collaborate with the university partner

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree (or equivalent)
• Administration or management training/qualification
• Higher level safeguarding training
• Line management of staff
• Supporting students in an educational context
• Working to develop, build and maintain the Student Experience
• Working in a regulated environment

Responsibilities

• Coordinate provision of student welfare, safeguarding, Prevent and Enrichment within the centre.
• Manage casework and ensure fair loading of Welfare and Student Experience Officers.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and escalate safeguarding issues per policy.
• Organise induction and wellbeing activities and develop related materials.
• Collaborate with Senior Coordinator Progression to support student performance.
• Analyse data to identify enhancements to welfare and learning support.

Skills

Leadership / line management

Safeguarding training

Student welfare

Administration experience

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Job description

Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed-Term for 1 year
Location: Kingston Upon Thames, Kingston University International Study Centre
Salary: up to £30,000 per annum

To be part of the Student Experience Team and be responsible for coordinating student wellbeing, enrichment and engagement within the centre. The post holder will be operationally managed by the Director of Campus Operations and will be responsible for the operational management of the Student Wellbeing & Engagement Officers. You will play a vital role in achieving the delivery of the best possible student experience. The role acts as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) ensuring the compliance of safeguarding with regulations and has the authority conferred on them to carry out this specific part of the role.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Responsibility for the provision of student welfare, safeguarding, Prevent and Enrichment within the centre and the related administration and secure record-keeping
• Ensure effective case management of all student welfare concerns or information on LDHD, ensuring fair case loading of the Welfare and Student Experience Officers
• Ensure the safeguarding of students in line with Study Group policy and standard operating procedures
• Act asDesignated Safeguarding Lead(responsibilities are set out in the DSL Handbook and authority is conferred to enable escalation and ability to raise safeguarding issues in line with regulations and the safeguarding escalation policy)
• Monitor student whereabouts and coordinate the procedure as required
• Create Agreed Support Plans (ASPs), including Safety Plans and Exit Plans, ensuring the necessary approval and escalation processes are followed
• Organise induction and other wellbeing, enrichment and engagement activities, produce related materials to help develop skills and sense of community in liaison with the Senior Coordinator Progression where appropriate
• Collaborate and share appropriate information with the Senior Coordinator Progression which may impact individual student performance and support with appropriate interventions
• Use data within year and end of year to identify enhancements to welfare and learning support and drive forward these changes
• Ensure escalation of any concerns to the Student Experience Leader and Central Student Wellbeing team as required
• Work collaboratively with teams within the ISC to ensure a holistic and consistent approach to welfare support and to advocate and embed inclusive practice within the classroom
• Maintain the Wellbeing and Welfare section on the online Virtual Reception
• Build relationships with the University Partner to ensure a cooperative and collaborative relationship to promote effective engagement to the benefit of students
• Coordinate and motivate the Welfare and Enrichment Officers to contribute to ensuring the best possible student outcomes and student experience
• In liaison with the Central Student Wellbeing team, ensure supervision is provided to the Welfare and Enrichment Officers, including running case reviews to share experience
• Provide effective performance management of direct reports, including setting personal objectives and KPIs; regularly reviewing performance of direct reports; and conducting formal performance reviews according to company policy and procedures
• Facilitate, encourage and support staff to participate in regular personal development activity
• Recruit new staff as required according to Study Group policies and procedures
• Contribute to developing, communicating and enacting Study Group’s Student Experience and Wellbeing Strategy, framework, policy and standard operating procedures through the Wellbeing Communities of Practice and DSL meetings
• Support local awareness raising of safeguarding and safeguarding practices and procedures
• Ensure the effective and efficient maintenance of all quality and enhancement related policies, procedures, and documents relating to key areas of responsibility
• Contribute to the production of the Quarterly and Annual Safeguarding review and relevant parts of the Annual Monitoring Report
• Contribute to governance committees and groups as required
• Plan, oversee and monitor the implementation of actions from the Centre Action Plans relevant to student welfare and the Student Experience & Wellbeing Strategy.
• Analyse data and feedback from a wide variety of sources to monitor impact relevant to student welfare support
• To assistinorganisinganddeliveringstudent induction,transition and enrichment activities
• To deal with general student queries – face to face, by email and phone.
• To foster productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Any other duties as required bytheStudent Experience Leader orDirector of Campus Operations.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor degree (or equivalent experience to demonstrate ability to work and think independently)
• Administration or management training or qualification
• Higher level safeguarding training
• Line management of staff
• Supporting students in an educational context
• Working to develop, build and maintain the Student Experience
• Working in a regulated environment

ABOUT US

Study Group is a leading international education provider that is dedicated and passionate about helping students around the world, creating a brighter future and reaching their full potential. We are a trusted international educator to students and more than 50 university partners globally. We deliver high-quality international education solutions that drive success for our partners and students. We are able to provide students with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensure that students receive the best educational services available.

ORGANISATION COMPLIANCE

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