Wellbeing Coordinator
Location: Kaplan Living, Bournemouth
Working Pattern: Part Time, 50 hours per month
Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Live-in position: Successful applicant must be a student
Salary: £13.45 per hour
We are looking for a Wellbeing Coordinator to join our team.
Role Summary
As the Kaplan Living Wellbeing Coordinator at Kaplan Living Bournemouth, your presence will contribute significantly to ensuring that our students feel safe, comfortable and part of the residential community.
Responsibilities
Develop strong knowledge of and follow appropriate guidelines and protocols in all areas of your role
Promote good resident welfare and ensure compliance with Kaplan UK Pathways Student Code of Conduct and the Residence Behaviour policies
Along with the College team, responsibility for the Safeguarding and duty of care for students who are staying in Kaplan residential accommodation
Work with college and residence staff to create a welcoming, safe and friendly environment for our students
Provide quick and appropriate response by emails and any other communication channels used to help effect a quick resolution of issues arising
Attend monthly Safeguarding meetings online or face to face.
Facilitate Welcome Week weekly introduction sessions with new students for each academic cohort
Lead on the U18 students welcome and induction programme assisting students to settle and integrate into the residence, the environment and location in the first days and weeks of arriving in the UK, offering support and guidance as needed throughout their stay.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Health and Safety Coordinator, who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.
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What you’ll bring to the role
Evidence of being interested in and committed to supporting the welfare of young persons
Open and approachable manner
Empathetic nature with good listening skills and high intercultural awareness
Strong communication skills including:
Clear, spoken English with ability to grade language appropriately for non-native speakers
Ability to receive, understand and convey information clearly
Ability to produce clear written communication including incident reports
Ability to quickly identify situations requiring additional support and assistance
Prompt to act and escalate as needed when issues arise and assiduous in following up issues to resolution
Commitment to learning and following agreed guidelines and procedures
Capacity to build trust and rapport quickly with staff and colleagues
Works in close partnership with other team members, ensuring that a timely, regular exchange of information
Committed to promoting a positive image of Kaplan Pathways
What we do
Part of Kaplan Inc., one of the world’s most diversified education businesses, Kaplan Livingis a leading provider of Purpose-built Student Accommodation in the UK. We provide accommodation primarily for Kaplan International Pathways Colleges and Kaplan International English Schools along with a provision for University and Direct Let accommodation.
What we offer
As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
28 days annual leave*
Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
Company pension contributions
Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels
Medicash Health Cash Plan
Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.
How to apply
Please apply with CV and cover letter no later than 11pm on Friday 10th July 2026. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.
Additional Application Information
Kaplan is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
This role involves working with learners who are under 18 years old and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with our background-checking policy. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including children’s barred list) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. In addition to the DBS check, for roles that include teaching or coaching, a Prohibition from Teaching Check will be completed through the Teaching Regulation Agency. Please be aware that it is an offense to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Application Support
If you require support completing your application or wish to talk to someone about the role before applying please email the Recruitment Team [email protected].
Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments
At Kaplan International, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.
Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.
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