Student Support Officer in Nantwich

About Reaseheath College and University Centre is a leading land-based and technical education provider, with a proud history stretching back over 100 years. Our mission is simple: to deliver industry focused, career ready education that transforms lives and supports the future of all our learners - from further education, higher education, apprenticeships and adult courses.

Set in a stunning rural campus near Nantwich in Cheshire, we offer an inspiring place to work, with industry-leading facilities, strong employer partnerships and a clear focus on innovation, sustainability and real-world skills.

Working at Reaseheath means being part of a supportive, ambitious and values-driven community. Our staff play a vital role in shaping futures, helping our learners develop the skills, confidence and experience they need to succeed in their careers. We are committed to creating a positive working environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to grow. With opportunities for professional development, strong industry links and a collaborative culture, you can build a rewarding career while making a genuine impact.

About the role: We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to join the Student Services team supporting delivery of the safety and wellbeing of all learners on site, with a focus on supporting and developing our students, including residential students, in their personal, social and life skills. The fundamental purpose of this role is to develop our students and ensure a high student experience, this will include monitoring and supervising behaviours on campus and in halls of residence. The successful applicant will have good communication skills and be able to develop excellent professional relationships with young people and their parents/carers, curriculum and other support areas. The successful applicant will also be involved in locking up procedures and Campus security.

Key responsibilities:

• Work with the Head of Student Services and the wider safeguarding team to contribute fully in striving to achieve all elements of the National Minimum Standards.
• Contribute to ensuring students/customers stay and/or visit to Reaseheath is rewarding and enjoyable.
• Work to provide a safe and secure environment that enables students to develop personal, social and life skills.
• Take part in regular patrolling of the campus and accommodation buildings.
• Utilise College systems to full effect in order to maximise effectiveness of information shared including creation of reports.

The successful candidate will have:

• Level 2 Maths & English or equivalent.
• Evidence of an excellent understanding of issues to do with equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Willingness to undertake training as required including First Aid, Fire Safety Awareness, Conflict Resolution, Customer Service and Presentation Skills.
• An understanding of OFSTED National Minimum Standards would be desirable.
• Full clean driving license.

We can offer you:

• 47 days annual leave including Bank Holidays and Christmas Closure
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 19.8%
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pluxee reward scheme
• Free on site gym membership
• Onsite Starbucks along with multiple restaurant and cafe outlets
• Access to a multitude of external benefits through local businesses to the Cheshire area
• Specialist equipment reflecting industry practice

As a College, we actively encourage applications from industry professionals without a teaching qualification, as well as those from qualified teachers. Reaseheath offers a full CPD programme with access to funded qualifications alongside hands on support whilst completing Further Education Training. Industry professionals joining the College in an academic role, will complete their Further Education Training whilst in post.

Please note this role constitutes 'regulated activity' as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion. The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.

Disability Support: The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the People Services team at peopleservices@reaseheath.ac.uk should you require any adjustments during either your application or during the assessment centre.

Safer Recruitment Statement: The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) makes certain regulated activity (i.e. work with children and/or young people) exempt from the Act and therefore requires individuals seeking to work with these groups to be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check with children's barred list, amongst other safer recruitment checks. Where a post is classed as exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, you will be required to reveal all convictions not classed as 'protected' by the Ministry of Justice guidelines, both spent and unspent. Any information given will be completely confidential and will be considered in relation to an application for positions to which the Order applies. Please note that certain criminal convictions may affect your eligibility for employment with the college, but having a previous conviction will not automatically bar you from employment. Please refer to the college website for the policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders. This information is considered sensitive personal data under the Data Protection Act 2018. It will only be used for the purposes of this recruitment exercise and will be safely disposed of after six months if you are not successful in your application for this vacancy.

Other safer recruitment checks that will be carried out during the recruitment process include online checks and prohibition from teaching checks (where relevant). We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.