Education and Wellbeing Mentor

SGS College have an exciting opportunity for an Education & Wellbeing Mentor at our Stroud campus.

Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time and Term-Time Only
Hours: 30.75 hours per week and 36 weeks per year

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, engineering to media, GCSE’s and A Levels to degree level courses. 

 Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help our students achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our first inspection. 

 For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/             

 SGS College have an exciting opportunity for an Education & Wellbeing Mentor at our Stroud campus. 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities 

• To provide pastoral support sessions for learners identified as “at risk” 
• To work collaboratively with stakeholders and enhance learner progress, achievement and wellbeing
• To undertake the role of a College Safeguarding Officer and to follow processes and procedures as detailed in the College’s ‘Safeguarding Children, Young people and Vulnerable Adults Policy and Procedure’
• To participate in the organisation and delivery of relevant learner enrichment activities and group work programmes

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Full Level 3 Qualification and Level 2 Safeguarding Qualification/experience
• Experience of working with young people aged 14 + with emotional, social, mental health and wellbeing issues
• High levels of personal integrity and respect for others
• Positive and proactive in responding to the needs of the College, learners and other staff

Why choose SGS College? 

You will become part of the wider SGS family supporting you with your professional development, access to the LGPS, discounted shopping benefits, and access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources. 

If you are interested in this position please complete an online application form by clicking on apply.

Closing Date: Thursday 1st October 2020

Expected Interview Date: Friday 16th October 2020

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory Disclosure Certificate, Enhanced with Children’s Barred list check, as a requirement of the job.

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and is an equal opportunities employer.

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