DN Colleges Group is looking for a passionate and learner-focused Wellbeing Coach to join our Wellbeing, Inclusion, Safeguarding and Prevent team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support learners in overcoming barriers to education, improving their wellbeing, attendance and engagement, and helping them achieve their personal and academic goals.
Working closely with curriculum teams, parents/carers and external agencies, you will provide targeted interventions, wellbeing support and guidance to ensure learners feel safe, supported and empowered to succeed. You will manage an allocated caseload of learners, deliver one-to-one and group support, develop wellbeing action plans, and contribute to the wider safeguarding, inclusion and personal development agenda across the College.
Working Hours: 35.5 hours over 40 weeks
Actual Salary: £24,422.43 - £25,642.11 Per annum
Key Responsibilities
- Provide wellbeing support and interventions for learners through the Wellbeing Centre and associated support systems.
- Manage learner concerns, monitor wellbeing and attendance, and implement targeted support plans to improve outcomes.
- Work closely with curriculum staff, parents/carers and external agencies to support learner retention, progression and achievement.
- Set, review and monitor SMART targets and wellbeing action plans to promote learner success and independence.
- Maintain accurate learner records and make appropriate referrals to internal and external support services.
- Support learners' personal development, behaviour, attitudes, employability skills and career progression.
- Contribute to safeguarding, Prevent, inclusion and wellbeing initiatives across the College.
Essential Criteria
- GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
- Experience of supporting learners within a teaching, tutoring, mentoring or coaching environment.
- Ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage caseloads, prioritise workload and use ICT systems effectively.
- Understanding of learner wellbeing, attendance, safeguarding, Prevent and inclusion-related issues that may impact educational success.
Why Join Us?
At DN Colleges Group, you'll be part of a supportive and inclusive organisation committed to helping learners achieve their full potential. You'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact, working with colleagues across the College to create a safe, positive and engaging learning environment for all.
What we offer?
- Competitive salary
- Enrolment onto the Teachers Pension Scheme – 28.68% Employers contribution
- 30/35 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
- On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
- Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.
Additional Information
- Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
- Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Interested?
For an informal discussion about the role or any recruitment enquiries, please contact:
[email protected]
Join us and help shape brighter futures through wellbeing, inclusion and learner success.
