Student Welfare and Advocacy Co-ordinator

Student Welfare and Advocacy Co-ordinator - Student Support Team

Salary: GBP per annum

Hours: 35 hours / week (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm)

Contract type: Fulltime, permanent

Location: Predominantly at King's Cross site but responsible for the College

We are looking for an expert in youth advocacy to deliver targeted, impartial advice and guidance to students. You will take an active role in removing barriers to learning including homelessness and welfare-related concerns. Furthermore you will take a lead in safeguarding for students aged 16- 18 and work with academic and support staff to ensure vulnerable students are appropriately supported.

While you will report to the Learner Services Manager, you will work in a collaborative manner in an integrated student support team including mental health and welfare, disability services and careers across WKC's four main teaching sites.

You will have substantial experience in supporting vulnerable students including working with social services, local authorities, the police, legal advisory services and medical professionals. Confident in your excellent analytical and communication skills you will be able to communicate problems and challenges effectively with all stakeholders.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted and you will need to complete an application form to be considered for this position.

If you have any queries please email or leave a message on our answer phone - .

Please note that if this post involves the post holder having direct contact with, or unsupervised responsibility for, children or vulnerable adults then, they will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check before they can take up the position.

Closing date: 7 th September 2016

Interview date: 16 th September 2016

Committed to success through equality and diversity.

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