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Job Title: Wellbeing Officer. Hours of work: 1 FTE. Type of Contract: Fixed Term (12 months). Salary: Grade 9: £35,785 - £39,955. Location: Headington, Oxford. Who is Ruskin College? Ruskin is a unique place. Our story began two centuries ago in 1899 and today we have a well-earned reputation as a ground-breaking college, combining life-transforming education with an unerring commitment to social justice and a better world. Our mission is to provide the best level of education and inclusion opportunities to adults – particularly those who may be excluded or disadvantaged – and to transform the individuals concerned along with the communities, groups and societies from which they came. The College has a strong commitment to social justice and the empowerment of individuals and communities. What will I be doing? The role of Wellbeing Officer is a key role in contributing to a professional and specialist support system for Ruskin Colleges students. There are three main aspects to the role. To provide advice and guidance to support students with disabilities, specific learning differences, mental health difficulties and long term medical conditions. To provide Welfare support for those students who maybe in crisis/distress and the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the College. The post holder is expected to improve communication and proactively work with the student community, and departments to foster engagement with, and an understanding of, services provided from Wellbeing/Welfare. This appointment requires a flexible approach to working hours and on occasions assist in other areas of the Student Services remit. The role of Wellbeing Officer will report into the Student Services team of the University of West London. As well as providing direct advise and support to students, the role will signpost students to wider services available from the Student Services Team of UWL. What do I need to apply? Successful applicants must have: A graduate level qualification or equivalent and be able to provide evidence of training and continuous professional development in a range of disability matters, Trained at Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Lead, Substantial experience of working in the education sector advising students with disabilities, especially Specific Learning Difficulties, mental health, An in-depth understanding of safeguarding legislation with previous experience as a safeguarding lead, Hold exceptional crisis management, Organisational and communication skills, Be comfortable with being line managed remotely from the University of West London Campus in Ealing. For more information please see the detailed JD and Person Specification. Why should I apply to work for Ruskin College? At Ruskin, we pride ourselves on the great experience we offer our staff. Whatever job you are applying for, you’ll be joining a friendly, professional environment where every member of staff is recognised as important to the success of the college. Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential values at Ruskin and represent the very building blocks of our foundation. We aim to be a genuinely inclusive organisation for staff in the same way that we are for students and the wider community. What is the application process? Applicants must provide a covering letter which fully demonstrates their ability to meet the key responsibilities, key result areas and Qualifications/Skills and Experience detailed within the job description. In addition to the covering letter, we ask that all applicants send an updated CV. Covering letters and CVs must be submitted via this link: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=RUSK8. All shortlisted applicants are required to complete a self-declaration and disclosure form prior to interview. Satisfactory references will be required for successful job candidates. This post is not eligible for UKVI skilled worker sponsorship. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.