College Support Officer

• Job Title College Support Officer
• Location: Kent
• Salary: £28,130 per annum (full-time equivalent)
• Job Type: Full-time/Part-time (Term-time options available)

Join an outstanding team of professionals as a Residential Support Officer. This role is crucial in supporting the wellbeing and personal development of students living on campus. Our residential team is rated outstanding by Ofsted, reflecting our commitment to providing excellent pastoral care and fostering a supportive learning environment.

• Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and positive engagement of residential students.
• Support students in adjusting to independent living and participating actively in college life.
• Help plan, coordinate, and deliver a varied enrichment programme tailored to students' needs.
• Promote a safe and inclusive environment, upholding behaviour standards and safety procedures.
• Engage students in activities such as Learner Voice initiatives, the Student Union, and Health & Wellbeing activities.

• A strong understanding of student welfare and safeguarding, with knowledge of relevant legislation and residential provision standards (training will be provided).
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in a related field such as social care, youth work, mentoring, or informal education.
• At least Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and IT skills.
• A genuine ability to connect with students and collaborate effectively with staff and external partners.
• Experience in education or residential settings, and awareness of challenges affecting student engagement, is desirable.

• Competitive salary
• 33 days' annual leave (including Christmas/New Year break), plus bank holidays.
• Enrolment onto the People's Pension Scheme.
• Access to free parking and a number of onsite facilities, including gyms, restaurants, and coffee shops.
• Opportunity for onsite accommodation for full-time roles.

• This position follows a rota-based schedule during term time, with shifts ranging between 8am and 1am.
• You will also be part of an emergency 'on-call' rota, typically covering one shift per week.
• Various hours available per week, 52 weeks per annum - To be worked on a shift rota basis, which covers from 5.30pm on Sundays to 7pm on Fridays.

To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'.

Whether you are interested in supporting students as a teaching assistant, learning support assistant, learning mentor or technician, or working in other FE roles such as HR, finance, facilities or administration, we have something for you. We also have a dedicated team of interim and senior management consultants with over two decades of experience in the sector.