Health & Welfare Coordinator
| Posting date: | 24 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | £34,631 to £39,996 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 October 2024 |
| Location: | s22rl |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | onlyFE |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | SHF271-30063 |
Summary
Health & Welfare Coordinator
Salary: £34,631 - £39,996 per annum
Contract: Fixed Term for 12 Months
Location: Sheffield
Hours: 37 hours per week x 52 weeks per year
The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every step.
About the Role
We have an exciting 12 Month project to support our Health and Welfare Officer! As Health and Welfare Coordinator you will work alongside the HWO to implement practical solutions to maintain the health and safety of students with medical conditions. This role is essential to meet requirements in ‘supporting students and staff’ and is fundamental in ensuring a solid base for student achievement and mental wellbeing.
This is a fixed-term 12-month contract with the potential to be made permanent, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to a vital role in student and staff health and wellbeing at The Sheffield College.
Key Responsibilities
• Supporting the HWO and Academy areas to conduct risk assessments for students
• Liaising with students, parents or guardians
• Respond and support further actions relating to First Aid or Mental First Aid incidents
• Delivering and assessing First Aid, Emergency First Aid, and Mental Health First Aid training for staff
• Monitor First Aid Room and Resources
• Undertake departmental risk assessment audits (medical conditions)
• Champion our commitment to putting students first
• Exemplify our values of Fairness, Respect & Equality
Skills & Knowledge
We strive to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from individuals who believe they can contribute effectively to this role. While not mandatory, we are particularly interested in candidates who embody the following:
• It is essential to have level 3 AET (Award in Education & Training)
• Health Care Assistant (or similar role considered) experience of working in a clinical setting (general medicine)
• Must have a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ/SVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or an equivalent Healthcare related NVQ)
• Must be in date for Basic Life Support (BLS), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Safeguarding Children and Young People and Vulnerable Adults Level 2 training.
• A Mental Health First Aid Certification would be desirable but not essential
• It is essential to have level 3 AET (Award in Education & Training)
• Driving license and access to your own vehicle
If you would like to be a part of a successful team and a fantastic college, please apply!
What We Offer
• Enhanced Pension Contribution
• Work-Life Balance – Enhanced Holiday Entitlement
• Sustainability – Cycle to Work Scheme, Salary Sacrifice car lease scheme for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
• Continuing Professional Development
• Access to retail discounts for the Totum Card
• Supporting employees at all stages of life – enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies
Reach out for assistance with your application or inquiries about working with us:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Next Steps: Please Press APPLY and we shall send you our application link.
Closing Date: Wednesday 2nd October 2024
Interview Date: Week commencing 7th October