Wellbeing Officer
- Salary range:£29,542
- Possalaryto£33,119
- Contract Type:Permanent
- Directorate:Place & Economy
- Closing Date:4 November 2026
- Pay Grade:7
- Weekly Hours:37
Make a difference every day. Be the support that helps learners succeed.
Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve their full potential? Are you looking to build a rewarding career in wellbeing, safeguarding, education or student support?
We are seeking a proactive, compassionate and quality-focused individual to join our dedicated Wellbeing Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting learners both academically and personally, ensuring they feel safe, valued and empowered throughout their college journey.
About the RoleAs a Learner Wellbeing Officer, you will help create a positive and inclusive environment where learners can thrive. You will support young people in developing a sense of belonging within the college community, overcoming barriers to learning and achieving their educational goals.
Working as part of a busy and supportive team, you will contribute to safeguarding activities, provide emotional wellbeing support, and work closely with staff, parents, carers and external stakeholders to ensure learners receive the support they need.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting learners with their wellbeing and personal development.
- Responding to safeguarding concerns and contributing to safeguarding processes.
- Providing day-to-day emotional support and guidance to learners.
- Helping learners overcome challenges that may impact their attendance, engagement and achievement.
- Building positive relationships with learners, parents, carers and external agencies.
- Working collaboratively with curriculum teams and support services to deliver the best outcomes for learners.
- Promoting a safe, inclusive and learner-centred environment.
We're looking for someone who:
- Has a genuine passion for supporting young people.
- Is a confident communicator who can engage with people at all levels.
- Demonstrates a positive, proactive and solution-focused approach.
- Has excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Works effectively as part of a team whilst managing their own workload.
- Places learners at the heart of everything they do.
- Is interested in developing a career in wellbeing, safeguarding, education or student support.
Our Commitments
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are a person who has or considers yourself to have a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Location
City College Peterborough - John Mansfield Centre
City College Peterborough, Western Avenue,, Peterborough, UK, PE1 4HX
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Babs Burton
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Job benefits
Employee benefits platform
Access to a range of benefits, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes.
Annual Leave Buying
Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata).
Car Lease Scheme
Access to car lease scheme.
Bank Holiday Flexibility
Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances.
Shared Cost AVCs
Make Additional Voluntarily Contributions to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings.
Learning & Development
Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth.
Volunteer Leave
Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day.
Employee Recognition Awards
Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards.
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