Pupil Wellbeing Auxiliary (Senior Clerical Officer)
Pupil Wellbeing Auxiliary (Senior Clerical Officer)
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Job Description
The post holder will assist the Head of Pastoral Care to implement and monitor strategies and interventions aimed at improving the wellbeing of students and will promote positive wellbeing support strategies and resilience for adult life.
The postholder will assist the Head of Pastoral Care in ensuring conditions in the Wellbeing Hub are conducive to wellbeing in a safe and welcoming environment and will also carry out a number of key administrative tasks as required by the needs of the post and/or at the discretion of the Head of Pastoral Care.
Student Mentoring
To assist the Head of Pastoral Care to implement and deliver a range of preventative wellbeing strategies for students with mental health and behavioural difficulties e.g. anger management anxiety mentoring attendance workshops or other related sessions to promote positive learning behaviour within the scope of the post.
Under the direction of the Head of Pastoral Care to lead the Wellbeing Ambassador Pupil Team.
Under the direction of the Head of Pastoral Care to refer pupils as necessary to appropriate external agencies
To act as a first aider to support pupils when needed.
Under the direction of the Head of Pastoral Care to support pupils referred to the wellbeing hub through the use of restorative behaviour techniques where appropriate.
Under the direction of the Head of Pastoral Care to liaise with and refer to external agencies and to attend relevant meetings with them and/or parents as appropriate.
Under the direction of the Head of Pastoral Care to contribute to pupil passports/personalised learning plans/behaviour learning plans.
To undertake general pupil supervision duties.
To support the Heads of Year and School Leadership Team in relation to Pupil Wellbeing.
To support the pastoral team.
To support the provision of work for pupils in conjunction with the Integration Coordinator.
Administration
Operate manual and/or computerised information systems in relation to administrative tasks associated with the area of work.
Complete and submit all records/returns as required.
Maintain an inventory/records of resources.
Order/purchase receive check store securely and distribute resources.
Assist in school administration and photocopy as directed.
Other duties
To assist the Head of Pastoral Care in making sure staff can:
Recognise signs and symptoms of mental health needs in students and
Know what to do should they have a concern.
Support staff in contact with students with mental health needs to:
Promote positive wellbeing
Help raise awareness and
Give all staff the confidence to work with these students.
Participate in any relevant training/development as required.
Implement all school policies and procedures.
To develop effective relationships with other school staff parents and students to ensure a coordinated approach to achieving the aims and objectives of the post.
Any other duties as may be assigned within the level of the post.
Planning and Organising
Under the direction of the Head of Pastoral Care the post holder is expected to plan coordinate and prioritise the above activities to support the smooth and efficient running of the school and the Wellbeing Hub at all times.
Internal and External Relationships
The post holder reports to the Head of Pastoral Care. The post holder is expected to develop effective relationships with other Crumlin Integrated College staff parents and students to ensure a coordinated approach to achieving the wellbeing of all students.
- You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question how and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria where relevant.
- You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications unless the criteria state otherwise.
- The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.
- Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below using the information provided by you on your application form.
- Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right toshortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet thecriteria for the role.
The following areessentialcriteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and whichmay also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
Qualified to NVQ 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
Relevant clinical or teaching qualifications in relevant disciplines e.g. education/counselling/psychology /psychiatry
Shortlisting by Application Form
Experience of working with young people in an educational environment
Experience of and commitment to applying requirements of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures with ability to demonstrate discretion and confidentiality.
Experience working as part of a team.
Shortlisting by Application Form
Satisfactory preemployment checks including Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background check (which should be processed if you are offered the position)
Willingness to undertake job related training and responsibility for your professional development
Able to be flexible and adjust working patterns to the demands of the role so that the quality of service is maintained.
Evidence of how your experience and approach demonstrate your desire to support the education and achievements of young people as well as reflecting the values and ethos of the EA/the Schools and MDEF
Shortlisting by Application Form
The following areadditionalessentialcriteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage.
Evidence of knowledge of:
o The requirements of a Wellbeing Lead
o National and local mental health services
o Both the physical and emotional health in promoting the wellbeing of an individual
Forming and maintaining appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.
Exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills
A willingness to learn new skills and approaches and to share the experience with others
Ability to listen to and communicate effectively with young people.
Ability to write reports produce management information and accurately collate and analysing relevant data.
Ability to liaise sensitively with parents/carers recognising their role in the students learning both verbally and written
Ability to work unsupervised and on ones initiative to be proactive and adapt where necessary
Ability to be innovative and flexible whilst developing new strategies and methods of evaluating the impact of wellbeing programmes
Ability to apply a pastoral and child centred approach and belief in the value of individuals
Some or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
Qualifications / Experience
Accreditation and membership with an appropriate organisation e.g. BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
Mental Health First Aid training in Higher Education or simila
CYPIAPT Qualification (such as EEBP CWP)
Experience of counselling in an educational environment
Experience in dealing with young people in work or home situations.
Shortlisting by Application Form
DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND
The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as regulated activity.
Further information can be accessed atNI Director theDepartment of Justice.
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The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
