Welfare Officer - UKSA
Job Posted: 22 January 2025
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Part time
- Salary: £18,000
- Industries: Catering, Hospitality & Bar Administration Education General Office
Position : Welfare Officer
Permanent : 22.5 hours over 3 days
Salary : £18,000
UKSA is a maritime charity that uses the power of the sea to transform the lives of thousands of young people. Schools & Youth groups visit us throughout the year, with thousands of children and young people enjoying an unforgettable experience exploring the water on dinghies, paddleboards, kayaks and more.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Welfare Officer to join our expanding welfare team.
We are looking to appoint someone who is motivated and focused to help support us with the implementation, delivery and communication of our student welfare, Safeguarding and Wellbeing Activities. The ability to work under pressure and to provide emotional support for students is paramount to this role.
Key Purpose:
- Acting as a point of contact and sign posting for all student welfare and wellbeing queries, concerns and issues.
- To provide a supportive emotional base for all students on site
- To support students who are living away from home and for some living in another country for the first time.
- Promote UKSA’s culture of mental health and wellbeing for all seafarers, including delivery of training.
- To provide pastoral support to all students for the duration of their course and aftercare and in certain circumstances prior to course start. This may include signposting and onward referrals.
- Contribute to the development of support resources to provide additional guidance for seafaring students in relation to welfare, wellbeing and health and link in with industry partners and leaders.
- Be a designated Safeguarding Lead and maintain the relevant valid qualifications and keep up to date with current legislations and training.
The ability to work flexibly is essential as this role will include evening and weekend working.
A full and comprehensive job description and application form is available to download from our website www.uksa.org/work-for-us
Closing date: 21st February 2025
Interview date: 3rd/4th March 2025
UKSA
UKSA is an IOW based educational charity set up to provide transformational opportunities for young people through residential adventurous activities, maritime careers training and on-going professional development.
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