Wellbeing Assistant

Wellbeing AssistantStart Date: ASAPSalary: £8,209.11 - £12.65p/h- pay award review pendingContract: 15 Hours per week, 38 weeks per year Closing Date: 12pm 31st March 2025Interview date: Monday 7th April 2025Are you passionate about promoting emotional wellbeing and supporting young people? We are looking for a Wellbeing Assistant to help students develop emotional literacy, coping strategies, and social skills in an inclusive educational environment.Key Responsibilities: Deliver wellbeing sessions under the guidance of a counsellor Support therapeutic interventions in the classroom Assist students with communication challenges Facilitate lunchtime social activities to enhance wellbeing Gather evidence to assess intervention effectiveness Promote independence and student voiceRequirements: Level 3+ Mental Health/Wellbeing qualification Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, SEMH, or behavioural challenges Strong communication and teamwork skills
Commitment to inclusivity, empowerment, and respectAbout Us
Homefield College is an independent specialist college and a charity that offers education, care and support to people with learning and communication difficulties.
We have several sites in Leicestershire along with a provision in Nuneaton.
We can offer you:
A friendly and supportive working environment with enthusiastic and dedicated leaders.
Focused support on your wellbeing - we have partnered with Health Assured to offer free counselling and support to our staff.

Access to continual professional development to help you grow and develop in your role.
Cycle 2 Work scheme and eligibility for discount cards.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
Contributory pension & generous paid holiday allowance
Safeguarding Statement
Homefield College promotes equality and diversity, and are a Disability Confident committed employer. All our employees are recruited on their merits, abilities and suitability for the role, complying with all relevant legislation, recommendations and guidance.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to child protection screening, including checks with past employers and enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.
We look forward to hearing from you!
In line with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CVs and ask that you complete an Application Form in order for your application to be considered.
This position is subject to child protection screening, including checks with past employers and enhanced Disclosure and Barring check. We will also complete an online search on all shortlisted candidates.