Job Introduction
Wellbeing Practitioner
Itchen Sixth Form College, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding college in Southampton, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Wellbeing Practitioner to join our dedicated Student Support team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting our diverse student body and promoting a positive, inclusive learning environment.
As a Wellbeing Practitioner, you will provide confidential emotional and mental health support to students, helping them to navigate the challenges of college life and reach their full potential. As a Wellbeing Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in providing one-to-one wellbeing support and guidance as well as delivering group workshops and sessions on wellbeing topics. Promoting mental health awareness across the college through campaigns and initiatives will also be central to the role.
At Itchen Sixth Form College, we value the wellbeing of our students and staff. If you are committed to making a difference in young people’s lives and are keen to contribute to a supportive and forward-thinking college environment, we would very much welcome an application from you.
Hours: 37hrs p/w
Contract: 39wks p/a (term time)
Salary: SCP 14, Range 14-16 (currently FTE £28,549-£30,288 pro rata, actual salary at SCP 14 £24,486)
Closing date: Friday 28th February - 4pm
Interview date: W/C Monday 10th March 2025
Start date: ASAP
Benefits include
• Local Government Pension Scheme • On-Site College Nursery with priority given to College staff • Free eye test vouchers; • Cycle to work scheme • Free hot drink vending machines for staff use • Free on-site parking (subject to availability) • Paid leave days for certain personal events (as outlined in the College Absence Management Policy) • College gym available for staff use • Employee Loyalty Celebration Reward Scheme
To apply: To apply for this vacancy please complete the support staff application form available at https://www.itchen.ac.uk/about/job-vacancies/ as soon as possible.
Please note CV’s will not be accepted as an alternative form of application.
Itchen Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.