Student Welfare Advisor

We have a great opportunity based at our Dunstable campus for a Student Welfare Advisor to become a key member of our Student Services department.

As a Student Welfare Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our students:

- To act as a member of the Student Services team, providing students with care, advice and guidance, from initial enquiry to successful completion and progression in relation to safeguarding and welfare.
- To supervise the training of student service welfare and funding advisors
- To work with the Head of Student Services to develop the Department to provide an effective support service that promotes student participation, achievement and progression
- To be alert and responsive to any safeguarding issue that requires further action
- To initiate safeguarding and child protection alerts and complete risk assessments for at risk learners
- To complete a risk search for criminal convictions and implement risk assessments as appropriate following consultation with the relevant college staff.
- To update college databases with critical information, and review policies and procedures, updating them as appropriate
- To organise meetings as required with parents, students, vulnerable young people, LAMs, and all external agencies.
- IT Qualification Level 2
- **Student centred - **At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
- **Educational excellence - **We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
- **Teamwork** - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
- **Continuous improvement - **We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on best practice and learning from others.
- ** Caring**:

- We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage and support each other.
- **Inclusive - **We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.

Further details of the safeguarding requirements and essential criteria for the post can found within the Job Description.

**About Us**

The Bedford College Group aims to deliver world-class skills and education to the communities we serve. The Bedford College Group is comprised of Bedford College, Shuttleworth College, The Bedford Sixth Form, Tresham College and the National College of Motorsport.

**Contract Type - Bedford College Professional Services**
- 37 hours per week (1.0 FTE) / 52 weeks per year
- 27 days per annum (plus public holidays), pro rata for part-time
- Peoples Pension
- Retail and leisure discounts

**Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed