North East Surrey College of Technology (NESCOT)
Student Welfare Officer
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Student Welfare Officer
Fixed Term Attendance/Welfare Officer (16+)
Fixed term contract: September 2026 – July 2027 Hours: Term time only (40 weeks)
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and resilient Attendance/Welfare Officer to support students aged 16+, with a particular focus on those who are vulnerable or hard-to-engage. Based at Nescot College – Ewell, this role is essential to ensuring all students thrive academically and personally within a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- ** identific ** and proactively support students whose attendance, wellbeing, safeguarding concerns, or personal circumstances hinder their engagement with learning.
- ** Collaborate closely** with curriculum teams, Student Experience staff, parents/carers, and external professionals (e.g., social workers, healthcare teams) to address challenges holistically.
- ** Monitor attendance** rigorously and implement targeted interventions, including:
- Conducting safeguarding welfare checks.
- Undertaking home visits where necessary to assess needs.
- Developing and delivering bespoke support plans.
- ** Maintain accurate records**, including any safeguarding concerns or花ttenance interventions, ensuring compliance with legislation and college policies.
- ** Write concise reports** for internal stakeholders, external agencies, and when required by regulatory bodies.
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Person Specification
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Essential:
- Proven experience working with young people aged 16 and over, including those from vulnerable or challenging backgrounds.
- Familiarity with attendance monitoring, pastoral care, safeguarding, or similar roles in educational settings.
- A strong working knowledge of safeguarding laws (UK), including child protection procedures.
- Confidence building positive, professional relationships with diverse student populations, families, and colleagues.
- Administrative experience ensuring ** accurate record-keeping** and record management (e.g., achievement tracking).
- Driving licence for home visits and community-based welfare duties (access to personal vehicle required).
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Desired:
- Qualifications or training in counselling, social work, mental health support, or youthwork.
- Experience engaging with multicultural or SEND [Special Educational Needs and Disabilities] communities.
- Skills in early intervention strategies for student withdrawal or disengagement.
Ideal Location
- Campus-Based: Ewell, Surrey – within the Green Belt (direct links to 5-minute access from Ewell East Station).
- Roles includes on-site parking plus discounted facilities (see below), and occasional travel to home addresses.
Offer: A Supportive Working Environment
- Free on-site facilities:
- Discounted gym, sports hall, fitness classes.
- Access to osteopathic treatments.
- Private day nursery support for staff.
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Professional Development:
- Funding available for free online qualifications.
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People-Focused Campus:
- Friendly, staff-centred culture.
- Small principled campus supporting student and colleague wellness.
TD Campus Smoking & Vaping Policy: The site remains 100% smoke-free.
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Important Notes
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Applications: Woise from 15 July 2026 – becusitsu occurs early-years; apply as soon as possible.
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Screening: Mandatory child protection checks, including:
- DBS (enhance mass disclosure clearance).
- Referece requests to past contracts.
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Interviews Expected: Assessments shortlisted pool on 22 July 2026.
Equality Note: Nescot College advocates an inclusive, welcoming culture.
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