Student Support Officer (EL162) Salary: £22,556 – £25,205 (per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 per week

Location: Ellesmere Port Campus

We are seeking an inspiring individual to join our team at our Ellesmere Port Campus as Student Support Officer.

This role involves welcoming learners to College and ensuring that they are wearing their lanyards, holding focus groups with learners for feedback about their College experience, encouraging positive behaviours amongst learners in the wider College environments and responding to requests for help and support from learners in liaison with other College staff/departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing First Aid where required (full training will be given)
• Maintain high visibility across the campus, communicating effectively with learners and promoting positive behaviours
• Be a member of the Be-Safe team supporting learners under the supervision of the Designated and Deputy Designation Safeguarding Leads
• Be present at the campus barriers in the morning to support learner arrival
• Act as first aider as required

Key Person Specification Requirements:

• Level 3 qualification or above, in a relevant discipline; GCSE Grade C (4/5) in Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Ability to develop good working relations and rapport with young people (16-18 years) and adult learners
• Experience of working with groups and/or individuals in a supportive environment
• Current, valid driving licence
• Enhanced DBS check

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Benefits:

• Access to world-class facilities
• Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary; Pension scheme; 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• College 'Count Me In' social platform
• Online benefits platform
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants, hair and beauty salon
• Free onsite parking

If you're interested in learning more about this, please email [email protected].

How to apply:

If you're interested in this excellent opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to [email protected] by 9am, 11 February 2025.

The selection process will take place on 27 February 2025.

Please note that applications submitted via recruitment agencies cannot be considered.

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates.

References will also be sought.

Ellesmere Port Campus Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning.

As well as our modern classrooms, the Ellesmere Port Campus boasts:

• Construction & Engineering Centre (Refurbished Summer 2022)
• Award-winning restaurant, Academy West (Refurbished Summer 2023)
• Mock aircraft cabin
• Fitness gym; Hair, beauty and barbering salons (Refurbished Summer 2023)
• Professional theatre.