Campus Wellbeing Advisor CC/2569

Salary: £24,218 - £24,823

Job Description and Person Specification

Coleg Cambria: An Introduction
At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education. Having recently received a glowing Estyn inspection, we feel this is a good start.

We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.
Job Summary
Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration...

Role Title: Campus Wellbeing Advisor

Location: Llysfasi

Contract Type: Fixed Term / Full Time (August 2024)

Salary: £24,218 - £24,823

We currently have a vacancy for an exciting new role at Coleg Cambria. Campus Wellbeing Advisor will support activities that improve the mental health of our learners. Here at Coleg Cambria we place our learners at the centre of all we do. Therefore, the main role of a Campus Wellbeing Assistant will be to help and support our learners so they feel fully included in our college community. If you are friendly and enthusiastic, with an understanding of trauma informed and positive behaviour approaches then this may be the perfect role for you. You will need to be competent in facilitating a conversation about wellbeing and mental health and to effectively refer and signpost students to other services when required, whilst also recognising and reporting any potential safeguarding concerns.

Essential Requirements

• Level 2 English and Maths qualifications (or equivalent) at Grade 4 (C) or above
  
• Able to demonstrate previous experience of coaching and supporting individuals.
  
• Recent experience working with learners with wellbeing and/or Mental Health needs.
  
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and awareness of the importance of Safeguarding
  
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge around mental health and wellbeing and the impact on learners.
  
• Ability to motivate learners to achieve their targets and maintain motivation and positivity.
  
• Able to appropriately talk to staff and students about standards, expectations and hold difficult conversations.
  
• Ability to guide staff and learners through positive behaviour approaches.
  
• Demonstrate a good level of IT competence. Must be able to navigate the Internet and Intranets as well as being willing and able to learn how to use new IT packages and systems
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in order to deliver individual and team objectives
  
• The promotion of high professional, moral and personal standards in all aspects of the organisation, subscribing to the Nolan Principles.
  
• A demonstrable commitment to equality and diversity & inclusion
  

Welsh language skills are desirable for this position

Coleg Cambria is committed to raising the profile of the Welsh language.

The promotion of the welsh language is an essential part of the work we do. Applicants are welcome to submit an application in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than an application submitted in English.

Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.

Coleg Cambria is a 'Disability Confident' Employer.

The promotion of Equality and Diversity is an essential part of the work we do and as part of this, the College is committed to having a diverse staff group.

The safety of children, young people and adults identified as 'vulnerable' is paramount and Coleg Cambria is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of these individuals and to the rigorous implementation of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures and arrangements. A DBS Disclosure will be requested from the successful candidate being offered the position. Depending on the role you are applying for if successful, you may also be required to register with the Education Workforce Council.

Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.

Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.
Benefits
Excellent Pension Scheme(s)

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

On site nursery provision at our Deeside site

Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses

Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development

Discounted Gym Membership

Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities

Free Parking on All Sites

Cycle Scheme

Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments

Discounted Rates for Restaurants