Job Description

Location

Coleg Cambria

Application Deadline

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Scale Point From

29,935

Scale Point To

32,608

Job Profile

Coleg Cambria: An Introduction

At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education. Having recently received a glowing Estyn inspection, we feel this is a good start.


We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.


Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.

Job Summary

Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration...

Role Title

: Mental Health and Wellbeing Coach

Location

: Yale

Contract Type

: Full time / Fixed Term until March 2026

Salary

: 29,935 - 32,608


We currently have a vacancy for a Mental Health and Wellbeing Coach to work on our Yale site.


The Mental Health and Wellbeing Coach will be responsible for supporting the engagement, development and progression of learners into learning. They will equip learners to settle into their environment and identify and overcome emotional and well-being barriers that may prevent them from active engagement.


They will manage a specific identified caseload of learners across all sites of the college, providing appropriate support and coaching. The role will involve direct coaching, and referral of learners to college counsellors and other appropriate agencies where necessary.


Under the direction of the Mental Health & WellBeing Lead, the resilience coach role will work in close liaison with the Mental Health and Wellbeing Coordinator, Wellbeing Advisors, Progress coaches and Student Services.


In addition, all Mental Health and Wellbeing Coaches will be based across all sites to provide a point of contact for students and staff on a 1:1 basis offering coaching, guidance and support.


To ensure accurate recording of data and collate reports to provide clear audit trails to satisfy both internal/external auditors and inspections.

Essential Requirements

Good standard of education (GCSE Grade C and above in literacy and numeracy)

Basic Counselling Qualification

Excellent personal resilience

Empathy when dealing with learners

Able to deal with sensitive situations

Understanding of safeguarding legislation.

Proven experience of working in a relevant area

Experience of working with young people

Good knowledge of support agencies for all learners

Experience of supporting learners with mental health issues

Well-developed ICT skills, including Microsoft package and Google




Coleg Cambria is committed to raising the profile of the Welsh language.

Welsh language skills are desirable for this position.

Coleg Cambria is a 'Disability Confident' Employer.


The promotion of Equality and Diversity is an essential part of the work we do and as part of this, the College is committed to having a diverse staff group.


The safety of children, young people and adults identified as 'vulnerable' is paramount and Coleg Cambria is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of these individuals and to the rigorous implementation of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures and arrangements. A DBS Disclosure will be requested from the successful candidate being offered the position. Depending on the role you are applying for if successful, you may also be required to register with the Education Workforce Council.


Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Benefits

Excellent Pension Scheme(s)


Generous Annual Leave Entitlement


On Site Nursery Provision


Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses


Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development


Discounted Gym Membership


Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities


Free Parking on All Sites


Cycle Scheme


Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments


Discounted Rates for Restaurants