Student Support Officer - 36 hours per week, term time only

Student Support Officer - 36 hours per week, term time only Information and Guidance inc. Student Services (UC)   Student Support is a key service area in the College offering non-academic support and advice to students. This could include help with housing, benefits, health and well-being, relationship difficulties and any other problem that affects students’ learning. 

In this varied and interesting role, you would assess and offer appropriate support to students, referring to external agencies when necessary, including support for vulnerable students, those with Mental Health issues, Looked After Children and those identified as ‘at risk’. You would also take a lead role working with the Student Council to co-ordinate enrichment for learners, such as student activities and events, working with the Student Executive Committee and Tutor Reps.  After a period of training, you will also become a designated Safeguarding Officer.

You will need to have experience of working with young people aged 14+ in an informal and supportive capacity.  You should be able to engage effectively with learners from a wide variety of backgrounds and be able to positively influence young people, demonstrating good listening and interpersonal skills, and be able to work on your own initiative.  You should also be a good team player and have a strong understanding and commitment to Equality and Diversity and Safeguarding. You will also be willing and able to work on both Uxbridge and Hayes campuses.

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Equal Opportunities

HRUC is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all people, irrespective of disability, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, transsexual or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, religion/faith or pregnancy and maternity leave.

Disclosure and Barring Service checks 

HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. To ensure that we meet our safeguarding commitments we will carry out all necessary pre-employment checks, including undertaking an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check for all successful candidates.  

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