Vulnerable Student & Transitions Officer

Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to announce that we are working in partnership with a local College who are recruiting for a Vulnerable Student & Transition Officer on a contract basis. Salary: £26,371 – £31,195 per annum Contract Type: 1 Year fixed Term Initially Location: Middlesbrough Hours: Full Time, Mon – Fri, Term Time Only! Job Purpose The Vulnerable Student Support Officer will report directly to the Mental Health & Deputy Safeguarding Lead and be part of the operational Safeguarding Team to support individual vulnerable students with effective transition to post-16 education and continued safeguarding and welfare support to achieve positive outcomes. Responsibilities: * Monitor and review the attendance and progress of a caseload of students in identified vulnerable groups and \’At Risk\’ of not achieving for a variety of reasons e.g. vulnerable students, care experienced students. * Ensure all vulnerable students are supported through application, enrolment and induction and that they access all the financial support available as early as possible in conjunction with the Student Services Finance Team and the student\’s Social Worker or other named support. * Establish effective working relationships with identified vulnerable students, identifying as a key point of contact, providing face to face guidance and encouragement to support engagement and retention in education and enrichment activities, and responding promptly when barriers to learning are identified by carrying out practical intervention strategies. * Liaise with teaching staff to identify and implement strategies to raise students’ performance and achievement. * Support the delivery of vulnerable student Personal Education Plan to support positive educational outcomes * Liaise across a variety of college academic and business support teams to provide appropriate internal interventions to ensure the best possible outcomes for vulnerable students. * To attend the College\’s Safeguarding meeting on a weekly basis to report on any VYP concerns, trends etc. * To act as a first response to referrals regarding vulnerable students\’ welfare and safeguarding issues, and to liaise with curriculum areas and external agencies as required if referrals are needed. * To maintain accurate records of all student interventions and monitor the ongoing progress of these students, and to participate in case reviews for quality assurance purposes. * Develop effective relationships with key school contacts including the Virtual School, to ensure effective recording and sharing of relevant transition information and support strategies to facilitate the successful transition of Y11 students into college. * To support vulnerable students and their carers during transition to ensure continued engagement with their course and successful completion and achievement. * To create and maintain strong links with foster carers and staff in residential homes, providing advice and guidance on supporting post-16 engagement. * Contribute to and attend where required, professional meetings and reviews concerning College students to ensure positive engagement, completion and achievement of their chosen course. * To work as part of the Student Services team getting involved in a range of activities designed to support vulnerable students, e.g. Fresher\’s Fair, wellbeing activities, open events and other cross-college student events. * Support with the internal progression process to ensure positive destinations. * Produce reports and information as requested to contribute to Key Performance Measures, Self-Assessment Reviews and other cyclical quality reports and processes. * To actively show a commitment to the Departmental Strategic Objectives. * To show an active commitment to the College\’s Equality and Diversity Policy, Quality Frameworks and Health & Safety Procedures. * To actively participate in Continuous Professional Development including the introduction of new technologies to allow you to contribute effectively to the success of the College. * To carry out such other appropriate duties commensurate with your skills, knowledge and experience. * The College may, in consultation with you, need to vary these duties from time to time in order to respond to the changing requirements of the College. Knowledge & Experience: Experience of working with and supporting vulnerable young people and dealing with difficult and sensitive issues. Experience of building effective relationships with young people, staff and external partners in a sensitive and professional way. Experience of dealing with safeguarding cases and following policies and procedures. Experience of working with welfare issues, such as homelessness, emotional and behavioural issues and mental health problems. Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and manage a challenging case load. Hold an appropriate Level 3 qualification. Grade 4/C or above in Maths and English or equivalent. A commitment to undertake any mandatory training relevant to the role. A commitment to undertake Safeguarding training over and above the mandatory college training. Mental Health qualification – Desirable. For more information on this opportunity please feel free to contact Imperial Recruitment Group. 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