Wellbeing Officer

Peterborough First group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterborough First group is seeking a Learner Wellbeing Officer to support learners academically and personally, ensuring they feel safe, valued and empowered throughout their college journey.

You will work as part of a busy wellbeing team to help learners overcome barriers to learning, support attendance and engagement, and collaborate with staff, parents, carers and external agencies to secure the best outcomes for learners.

Qualifications

• Has a genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Is a confident communicator who can engage with people at all levels.
• Demonstrates a positive, proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Has excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Works effectively as part of a team whilst managing their own workload.
• Places learners at the heart of everything they do.
• Is interested in developing a career in wellbeing, safeguarding, education or student support.

Responsibilities

• Supporting learners with their wellbeing and personal development.
• Responding to safeguarding concerns and contributing to safeguarding processes.
• Providing day-to-day emotional support and guidance to learners.
• Helping learners overcome challenges that may impact their attendance, engagement and achievement.
• Building positive relationships with learners, parents, carers and external agencies.
• Working collaboratively with curriculum teams and support services to deliver the best outcomes for learners.
• Promoting a safe, inclusive and learner-centred environment.

Job description

Make a difference every day. Be the support that helps learners succeed.

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve their full potential? Are you looking to build a rewarding career in wellbeing, safeguarding, education or student support?

We are seeking a proactive, compassionate and quality-focused individual to join our dedicated Wellbeing Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting learners both academically and personally, ensuring they feel safe, valued and empowered throughout their college journey.

About the Role

As a Learner Wellbeing Officer, you will help create a positive and inclusive environment where learners can thrive. You will support young people in developing a sense of belonging within the college community, overcoming barriers to learning and achieving their educational goals.

Working as part of a busy and supportive team, you will contribute to safeguarding activities, provide emotional wellbeing support, and work closely with staff, parents, carers and external stakeholders to ensure learners receive the support they need.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting learners with their wellbeing and personal development.
• Responding to safeguarding concerns and contributing to safeguarding processes.
• Providing day-to-day emotional support and guidance to learners.
• Helping learners overcome challenges that may impact their attendance, engagement and achievement.
• Building positive relationships with learners, parents, carers and external agencies.
• Working collaboratively with curriculum teams and support services to deliver the best outcomes for learners.
• Promoting a safe, inclusive and learner-centred environment.

All about you

• Has a genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Is a confident communicator who can engage with people at all levels.
• Demonstrates a positive, proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Has excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Works effectively as part of a team whilst managing their own workload.
• Places learners at the heart of everything they do.
• Is interested in developing a career in wellbeing, safeguarding, education or student support.

Our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are a person who has or considers yourself to have a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.