SEMH (Social Emotional Mental Health Needs) Welfare Officer
Job description
* One Sixth Form College - Ipswich
* 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year - Permanent
* Salary: £26,409 - £28,624 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
* Actual Salary: £22,992 - £24,921 per annum
We are seeking a dedicated SEMH Welfare Officer to safeguard students and support with attendance, performance, and well-being, while providing guidance on health, mental health, and emotional support services. The role requires excellent communication, IT, and organisational skills. In this role, you will liaise with teachers, parents, and managers, coordinating resources to address safeguarding, PREVENT, and student welfare issues, including housing and financial advice.
The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of SEND, SEMH and an understanding of safeguarding procedures. Key responsibilities include conducting one-on-one sessions, attending reviews for students with EHCPs, managing student behaviour, and ensuring accurate record-keeping. You will also work with vulnerable groups, monitor attendance, and refer safeguarding concerns as necessary, contributing to a supportive environment where students can thrive.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:
* Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
* Family friendly policies and flexible working
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee wellbeing initiatives
* Free parking
* Canteen
* Company events
* Access to various memberships and discount schemes
* Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
* Funded subject course development for your role
* Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
* Career progression opportunities
One Sixth Form College is an exceptional place to advance your career in education. As part of the Eastern Education Group Trust, One offers a dynamic and inclusive environment that prioritises both academic excellence and student well-being. With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, the college has proven its commitment to high standards, making it a leader in post-16 education in the East of England.
This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.
The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing Date: 8:00am on Thursday, 6th February
Interviews: To be held on Monday, 10th February
We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closing date; early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.
The Group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
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