Wellbeing Coach

Shipley College - Great people, great place!

Hours: 37 hours a week. Term time only (36 weeks)

Salary: £23,220 to £27,181 FTE

Closing Date: Friday 27th September 2024 at 12:00

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks)

Shipley College is looking to enhance its exceptionally effective student services team that work together to deliver life-changing learning by recruiting a Wellbeing Coach.

Working as a key part of the Student Services Team, you will proactively support student wellbeing and be responsive to referrals; delivering individual and small group coaching, developing personalised action plans, signposting students to wider internal and external support services and taking a lead role on promoting a cross-college culture of wellbeing.

At Shipley College, we help young people see how they can make a difference in the world, by fostering a sense of purpose and helping them lead lives with greater happiness and improved mental health. We’re there to help young people find their voice, building a supportive environment where they can ask questions, explore their identities and become ready for their next steps into employment, higher education and independent adulthood.

If this mission resonates with you, please read on and consider making an application for this role.

Benefits we offer include:

• Pension Schemes


• Professional Development opportunities


• Access to a free gym on site


• Reduced cost train travel*


• Access to free onsite car parks


• Shopping discounts with discount app

*qualifying period applies

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 2 (equivalent) Qualification in Maths and English


• Is passionate about seeing young people do well


• Is able to coach people to develop the skills as strategies they need to improve and manage their own wellbeing


• Is resilient, and able to deal with complex and emotionally challenging work.

How to Apply:

Application forms can be obtained from www.shipley.ac.uk. Completed applications should be submitted to jobs@shipley.ac.uk. Employment offers are subject to pre-employment checks including DBS, references, online checks and right to work. Shipley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The College is actively committed to a policy of equality of opportunity for all through education and therefore encourages applications from all regardless of age, disability, economic status, gender, race,religion and beliefs or sexual orientation.

Job Description

The following information is provided to assist staff joining the College to understand and appreciate the work content of their post and the role they are to play in the organisation. However, the following points should be noted:

• Whilst every endeavour has been made to outline all the duties and responsibilities of the post, a document such as this does not permit every item to be specified in detail. Broad headings therefore may have been used below, in which case all the usual associated routines are naturally included in the job description.


• Staff should not refuse to undertake work which is not specified on this form but they should record any additional duties they are required to perform and these will be taken into account when salaries are reviewed.


• Shipley College is an Equal Opportunities Employer and requires its employees to comply with all current equality policies in terms of equal opportunity for employment.


• Shipley College is committed, where possible, to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job role and the working environment that would enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Based within Student Services, your ability to effectively triage will enable students to access the right support at pace, meaning that students are connected to the right person or service without delay.

You will be the focal point for our student facing services and for many, their first point of contact with the student services team.

You will be supported to understand the levels of crisis, concerns or questions that a student may present with and supported to make sound judgements as to the best course of action, including which cases to deal with yourself, and which to refer to a more specialist colleague. This will enable the team to function effectively - and to deliver an outstanding service to students.

Your empathy and compassion for those in crisis, alongside your ability to remain calm and focussed under pressure will allow you to deliver the services and interventions our students need to be successful in life, work and their studies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Support:

• To provide individual counselling and support to students experiencing emotional, psychological, or social difficulties.


• To design wellbeing support plans.


• To facilitate workshops and group sessions on mental health awareness, stress management, and resilience.


• To refer students to appropriate internal or external services when necessary.

Wellbeing Initiatives:

• To develop and implement wellbeing initiatives and programs, such as mindfulness workshops, stress reduction techniques, and peer support groups.


• To collaborate with staff and students to create a positive and supportive learning environment.


• To promote a culture of wellbeing within the college community.

Crisis Management:

• To respond to and manage mental health crises effectively.


• To provide immediate support to students in distress.


• To liaise with relevant agencies when necessary.

Professional Development:

• To maintain up-to-date knowledge of mental health issues, best practices, and relevant legislation.


• To participate in professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and expertise.

GENERAL

• To demonstrate a positive commitment to the implementation of the College’s Equality Diversity and Inclusion Policy and to the maintenance of a culture of continuous quality improvement, assurance and innovation.


• To be aware of the responsibilities under the provision of the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) in terms of the post holder’s own safety and the effects of their actions on colleagues, students and visitors.


• To be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young learners and vulnerable adults the post-holder is responsible for or comes into contact with.


• To undertake mandatory training and staff development/CPD training as required by the nature of this post and the range of duties described within this job description.


• To use IT as designated appropriate to the nature of the role.


• To act in accordance with the College’s expectations as set out in the Staff Code of Conduct and contract of employment.


• To undertake such other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as may reasonably be required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential criteria

In your supporting statement please ensure you reference every point in this category. Applications which do not address each point in the essential criteria will not be progressed to interview. If you do not meet all of the essential criteria, please do not progress with your application.

• Level 2 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent or willingness to work towards


• Strong communication and presentation skills


• Experience of leading activities with under 19s

Highly desirable criteria

These points are scored the same as the essential criteria. In order to score highly, we strongly recommend that you reference every point in this category where possible.

• Experience of using computerised systems effectively to manage workload, maintain records and ensure an efficient service (we use systems such as Unit e, Advantage and Navigate)


• Experience of delivering engaging mentoring, training, coaching or group learning


• Understanding of the challenges and opportunities that young people experience in modern Britain


• Ability to connect with (and support/motivate) young people - ideally in a counselling or crisis management capacity


• Ability to contribute as part of a team and to take the lead on activities using their own initiative


• Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders and provide a high level of customer service

Desirable criteria

In order to score highly, we strongly recommend that you reference every point in this category where possible.

• Able to work flexible hours when required


• Clean driving licence and access to a car with business use insurance


• Knowledge or experience of Safeguarding


• Knowledge of the PREVENT agenda


• Knowledge and experience of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion