Job Description

Assistant Head of Wellbeing

\xc2\xa332,000 per annum

37.5 hours per week

Ideally core hours between 8:30am and 5:00pm

Fixed Term to cover maternity leave

About the Role

• You will support the Head of Safeguarding, Wellbeing and Health to ensure that Hartpury fulfils all of its statutory duties with regard to the wellbeing of children and adults.
• You will work with both internal teams and external agencies.
• You will provide practical support and assistance to staff raising concerns as well as delivering training workshops and awareness raising sessions.
• You will have line management responsibility for some staff in the Wellbeing Centre and residential provision.
• The role will cover the core hours of 8:30am - 5:00pm. We can be flexible with start and finish times, around those core hours.
• There is a requirement to work one evening shift per month.

About You

• Be trained to a minimum in Level 3 Child Protection and Safeguarding.
• Extensive experience of working with young people in an education setting.
• Experience of managing a demanding case load and working with external agencies.
• Passionate about supporting young people to succeed and overcome challenges.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with students and other adults.
• Have experience in the management of staff.

We offer a fantastic package of including:

• 25 days annual leave entitlement
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK\'s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click .

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Click the button below to apply online or telephone (01452) 702135 to request documents by post.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 1st October 2023

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.

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