Wellbeing Officer

Summary: The Wellbeing Officer role involves supporting young people facing social and emotional barriers to learning within a local authority setting. The position requires a commitment to planning positive outcomes and providing assistance during crises, particularly for those with special educational needs. The role is office-based and demands strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage challenging behaviors effectively. This is a contract position requiring a proactive and motivational approach to working with diverse young individuals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with young people who have social and emotional barriers to learning
• Supporting young people in crises
• Planning positive outcomes for learners
• Supporting learners with special educational needs
• Engaging with statutory agencies involved with children and vulnerable adults

Key Skills:

• Proven ability in motivational techniques
• Ability to relate confidently and successfully to people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities
• Ability to support young people with all aspects of personal care
• First aid training including complex health needs
• Experience in undertaking risk assessments
• Ability to work to agreed challenging targets
• Skills necessary in maintaining personal organization for self and team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Positive regard for young people, treating them with respect and becoming a positive role model
• Highly motivated and committed to achieving excellence
• Experience working with young people with differing levels of ability
• Ability to manage challenging behavior
• Giving instructions and monitoring the completion of tasks

Salary (Rate): £250/day

City: Peterborough

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other