Wellstudent Coach - SEMH

inploi; Salford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local college in Salford is seeking a Wellbeing Coach to support young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. The role involves providing targeted support, building professional relationships, and helping students overcome barriers to their education. The position is term time only and offers various health and wellbeing resources along with generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous Terms and Conditions

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff Benefits Package

Health and wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with SEMH needs.
• Ability to build professional relationships.
• Skilled in identifying barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support for students with SEMH needs.
• Promote emotional wellbeing through student-centered approaches.
• Manage a caseload of students.

Skills

Commitment to safeguarding

Student-centered approaches

Strong relational skills

Job description

Reference: SCCG2938 | Closing Date: 02/09/2025 | Interview Date: 11/09/2025

Salary: £23,817.00 - £26,183.00 (Pro rata salary £21,110 - £23,207).Incremental progression throughout the band is available.

Contract Type: Permanent Term Time Only | Hours per Week: 36 | Location: Eccles College, Chatsworth Road, M30 9FJ

About the Role

We are looking for committed, enthusiastic individual to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with young people who have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

You will be responsible for a caseload of students, providing targeted support to help them feel safe, understood, and connected within the college community. Through relational, student-centred approaches, you will build strong and professional relationships that promote emotional wellbeing. Your role will focus on identifying and reducing barriers to learning, enabling students to fully engage with their education and work toward their Preparation for Adult outcomes and aspirations.

How to Apply

For more information and to apply for this job, please complete the registration and online application form via our website.

https://www.salfordcc.ac.uk/careers/wellstudent-coach-semh/

Reason to Join Us:

• We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks not in college (195 days in College).
• We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including three Staff Wellbeing days per year.
• We offer automatic enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme with 20.70% employer pension contribution.
• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with
• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff.
• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.

Commitment to Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees

The College strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.

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