Residential Wellbeing Coordinator in Nottingham

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential.Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support
to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

Who we need

We are looking for someone to join our Apprenticeships Team at Nottingham College. We want someone who is passionate about working with young people and ensuring that our students receive the best possible experience. Hours of work are usually Monday to Friday 9am – 4.30pm. There is also the requirement to support our residential provision for our apprentices which requires you to oversee our apprentices at one of two Nottingham-based hotels, whilst they are attending their courses at our Ruddington campus. Residentials run from Sunday – Thurs 3pm – 11pm several times a year.

The successful candidate will work alongside the current Wellbeing Coordinator and support the Head of Student Experience for Apprenticeships and the wider Apprenticeship Support Hub team, to develop and deliver an effective Wellbeing and Enrichment programme to enhance the student experience. They will also support the Apprentices at the residential setting which provides a chance to obtain feedback on their experience and help create positive changes at Nottingham College. Key duties of the role include:

• Champion a customer first approach with students, teams and colleagues to continually improve the delivery of wellbeing services.
• Translate customer feedback into actionable improvements and maintain appropriate records, including evaluation from all activities, for monitoring purposes.
• To act as the first point of contact for any safeguarding concerns, providing timely, relevant support and advice in order to safeguard the student.
• Support the running of the cross-College Safeguarding Network, to share best practice and continually improve the College’s approach to safeguarding.

What you’ll bring

You will possess a commitment to the highest standards in delivering an exceptional customer experience, supporting student activities across a diverse and multi-site organisation. You will be a team player and motivator of people with an ability to develop positive, collaborative working relationships with partners and colleagues. You will have the confidence to tackle challenging

situations using your effective problem solving and solution focused skills. Essential skills & experience include:

• Highly effective organisation and prioritisation skills
• Experience of carrying out a safeguarding role to include dealing with a range of issues such as abuse, neglect, radicalisation, CSE
• Have a good, sound working knowledge of current safeguarding legislation, statutory and other related guidance.
• Proven track record or working with complex issues of a difficult and sensitive nature
• Excellent communication, negotiating, mediating and interpersonal skills, in particular, an ability to relate well to young people, parents/carers, colleagues and professionals

Interviews /Assessments are planned for: 16th September 2026

Why Join us

• Competitive salary – £25,256 to £25,348 per annumFTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time posts)
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we’recommittedto creating a workplace where everyone feelssupported, valued, and understood.

We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support

we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’reactivelytackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningfulsupportto those affected.

Ourcommitmentto wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopausefeelheard andsupported.

Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture ofcompassionandunderstandingacross the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged toshareexperiences andsupportone another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together

, make a positive difference. Within ourinclusiveworkplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment.Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Please note that this role does not meet the standard salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. However, Home Office exemptions may apply depending on individual circumstances. Candidates are advised to review the Skilled Worker visa criteria on GOV.UK before applying.

£25,256 to £26,348 per annum FTE (Band 4)