Craven College is an aspirational College set in friendly and inclusive rural campuses in Skipton within the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, at The Aviation Academy based airside at Leeds Bradford Airport and at Evolve in the heart of Ripon. Craven College offers full-time courses for 16–18-year-olds, apprenticeships, courses for young people with special educational needs, part-time courses and degree level courses with a mission statement of ‘enriching lives through learning’. Tyro Training is our commercial training division which offers a wide range of training courses for both individuals and businesses in Skipton.
We continuously invest in our excellent, industry standard facilities with a new £1.6m purpose-built Animal Management Centre on our Aireville Campus followed in 2022 by the construction of new equestrian facilities including an international sized arena and outdoor warm up area.
We are currently seeking to employ a committed and motivated Learning & Wellbeing Adviser, to work closely with the Student Services team, academic staff, and the wider College community to support students’ wellbeing and personal development. You will play a crucial role in the delivery of the College’s wellbeing framework, providing personalised guidance, and supporting the emotional, social, and academic success of students. This includes facilitating 1:1 sessions and group workshops, with a focus on removing barriers to learning, fostering resilience, and promoting mental health and wellbeing. The ideal candidate will offer tailored wellbeing and pastoral support for students, facilitating their personal development, behaviour, and academic progress. Help them navigate emotional and social challenges.
Essential requirements:
Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in a relevant field
Skills: Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills; strong organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records.
Experience: Experience of working with young people or vulnerable adults, especially in a pastoral or advisory capacity.
IT Skills: Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and online video platforms such as Microsoft Teams
Commitment: A genuine interest in student wellbeing, and the ability to work flexibly and on your own initiative.
Driving Licence: A current driving licence and access to a car.
Safeguarding: An understanding of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly college in North Yorkshire with fantastic facilities, excellent CPD opportunities and a great working and learning environment.
Craven College is committed to equal opportunity in the provision of services, employment, and educational opportunities. Applications are considered on merit and are welcomed from all suitably qualified applicants.
Where specific qualifications are required for the position for which you have applied, it will be necessary for you to produce certificates for verification. You should give full details of all examination results and grades. If you are unsure about your results or grades you should indicate this. You should also include any qualifications which you are currently working towards and any non-examined, but relevant, training and development. Teachers are required to complete details of teaching qualifications.
A disclosure check with the Disclosure & Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For further information including a full job description and to apply, please visit our website If you have not heard from us within 28 days of the closing date on this occasion you have not been shortlisted. However please feel free to apply for futures roles as appropriate.