Welfare Assistant

3 weeks ago


Leicester, United Kingdom Leicester College Full time

**Welfare Assistant. Two Positions.**

**1 x Full Time. 37 hours per week. Permanent.**

**1 x Part time 18.5 hours per week. Permanent.**

**Roles will be based across the 3 main College campuses.**

This is an exciting opportunity to work with Leicester College** **as part of the Welfare team**. **You will have excellent customer service skills and be able to support a comprehensive welfare and funding advice service for learners and potential learners across college sites.

The successful applicant will be educated to Level 2 minimum in English and maths (GCSE Grade C or above, GCSE Grade 4 or above, or equivalent) together with a Level 2 in IT or have equivalent skills. It is essential that you have some knowledge and experience of the welfare and benefit system. A Level 2 in Advice and Guidance would be beneficial.

**Closing Date: 2 January 2023**

**Interviews: 19 January 2023**

Benefits we offer:

- 41 days holiday (pro rata for part time staff)
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Discounted shopping and rewards
- Wellbeing services and support
- On-site nurseries
- Excellent training and development opportunities

Principals Welcome and about Leicester College

Safeguarding in Recruitment Policy

Applicant Guidance

Equality & Diversity Policy

Employee Benefits Booklet

We are one of the largest Further Education Colleges in the UK with more than 20,000 students studying with us on a wide range of courses. Our mission is to equip people with the skills they need to be successful in education, in work and business and in their personal lives.

Leicester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students, we expect all staff to share this commitment. Background checks including current and latest employer references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
- Please note all vacancies close at midnight on the closing date specified._

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