Student Wellbeing Coach

Student Wellbeing Coach

Full time, Term time Only

£19,900 to £21,986 p.a

Fixed term and Permanent positions available

We are recruiting for a fixed term (until July 2024) and a permanent Student Wellbeing Coach.

What we are looking for:

• Experienced and engaging Student Wellbeing Coach in supporting our students' mental health, building resilience, and embedding positive wellbeing strategies.

Duties/responsibilities:

Working closely with students on a 1-to-1 coaching basis, you will take a holistic approach to wellbeing - exploring stress management, healthy coping mechanisms, work-life balance, goal-setting and personal growth. You will also design and facilitate stimulating workshops and support groups focused on peer connections, self-esteem, motivation and study skills.

You will equip students with tangible techniques to self-manage anxiety, improve focus, boost happiness and fulfil their potential. Where appropriate, you will make referrals to specialist counselling and social services to ensure at-risk students get access to vital intervention and support.

The successful candidate will bring passion for youth development along with outstanding rapport-building, motivational and communication abilities. Previous experience in coaching, counselling or mental health promotion with young people is essential. Ongoing dedication to professional development in the FE landscape's wellbeing and online safety initiatives will be expected.

Benefits:

In return, we offer a close-knit, supportive working environment focused on staff and student wellness. Our attractive, green belt campus has excellent facilities and transport links.

• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, osteopathy and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station, Free parking on-site
• Discounted Starbucks, modern hair and beauty salon offering employee discounts
• Free online qualifications

Nescot is graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. Safeguarding arrangements are “effective” with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place “an effective policy for safer recruitment.”

At Nescot, we’re proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and criminal record checks (enhanced DBS clearance). This role is employed through Nescot Enterprises Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nescot which operates different terms and conditions.

Interviews will be held as and when candidates apply