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Chelmsford College is seeking a compassionate and proactive Learner Engagement Officer to join the Safeguarding and Wellbeing team. In this role, you'll be the first point of contact for learners in need of support, providing guidance, identifying barriers to learning, and working collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies to ensure learners receive the right help at the right time. You'll play a visible role on campus, engaging with students, supporting care-experienced and vulnerable learners, and using data to create effective support plans that improve wellbeing, engagement, and retention.
The ideal candidate will have experience supporting young people, strong communication and organisational skills, and a good understanding of the wider issues affecting learners in Further Education. The ability to work sensitively and professionally in a fast-paced environment is essential. If you're passionate about making a difference in learners' lives, we'd love to hear from you.
The College is committed to equality and diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share these commitments. Starting salary will be dependent on qualifications, skills and experience.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applications will be considered upon receipt.
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Chelmsford College Group
Chelmsford College has a wide range of opportunities for about 450 full and part time employees making us one of the largest employers in Chelmsford.
At Chelmsford College, we put the learner at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share these values. Our commitments to our learners are reflected in the breadth of employment opportunities we offer.
Whether you are an experienced teacher, or possess good vocational qualifications and experience in industry and are considering either full time or part time teaching in further education, we would be pleased to hear from you.
We also have opportunities in a wide range of learning and business support activities such as student support, learning technologies, technician roles, IT support, finance, estates, human resources and staff development, student admissions, and general administration.
Chelmsford College offers exceptional personal and professional development opportunities. Other benefits include final salary pension schemes, competitive salary and annual leave arrangements, on site sports & fitness centre, free courses, staff discounts arranged with local retailers and highly flexible working arrangements for many of our positions.