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Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to announce that we are working in partnership with a local College who are recruiting for a Vulnerable Student & Transition Officer on a contract basis. Salary: £26,371 - £31,195 per annum Contract Type: 1 Year fixed Term Initially Location: Middlesbrough Hours: Full Time, Mon - Fri, Term Time Only! Job Purpose The Vulnerable Student Support Officer will report directly to the Mental Health & Deputy Safeguarding Lead and be part of the operational Safeguarding Team to support individual vulnerable students with effective transition to post-16 education and continued safeguarding and welfare support to achieve positive outcomes. Responsibilities: Monitor and review the attendance and progress of a caseload of students in identified vulnerable groups and 'At Risk' of not achieving for a variety of reasons e.g. vulnerable students, care experienced students. Ensure all vulnerable students are supported through application, enrolment and induction and that they access all the financial support available as early as possible in conjunction with the Student Services Finance Team and the student's Social Worker or other named support. Establish effective working relationships with identified vulnerable students, identifying as a key point of contact, providing face to face guidance and encouragement to support engagement and retention in education and enrichment activities, and responding promptly when barriers to learning are identified by carrying out practical intervention strategies. Liaise with teaching staff to identify and implement strategies to raise students' performance and achievement. Support the delivery of vulnerable student Personal Education Plan to support positive educational outcomes Liaise across a variety of college academic and business support teams to provide appropriate internal interventions to ensure the best possible outcomes for vulnerable students. To attend the College's Safeguarding meeting on a weekly basis to report on any VYP concerns, trends etc. To act as a first response to referrals regarding vulnerable students' welfare and safeguarding issues, and to liaise with curriculum areas and external agencies as required if referrals are needed. To maintain accurate records of all student interventions and monitor the ongoing progress of these students, and to participate in case reviews for quality assurance purposes. Develop effective relationships with key school contacts including the Virtual School, to ensure effective recording and sharing of relevant transition information and support strategies to facilitate the successful transition of Y11 students into college. To support vulnerable students and their carers during transition to ensure continued engagement with their course and successful completion and achievement. To create and maintain strong links with foster carers and staff in residential homes, providing advice and guidance on supporting post-16 engagement. Contribute to and attend where required, professional meetings and reviews concerning College students to ensure positive engagement, completion and achievement of their chosen course. To work as part of the Student Services team getting involved in a range of activities designed to support vulnerable students, e.g. Fresher's Fair, wellbeing activities, open events and other cross-college student events. Support with the internal progression process to ensure positive destinations. Produce reports and information as requested to contribute to Key Performance Measures, Self-Assessment Reviews and other cyclical quality reports and processes. To actively show a commitment to the Departmental Strategic Objectives. To show an active commitment to the College's Equality and Diversity Policy, Quality Frameworks and Health & Safety Procedures. To actively participate in Continuous Professional Development including the introduction of new technologies to allow you to contribute effectively to the success of the College. To carry out such other appropriate duties commensurate with your skills, knowledge and experience. The College may, in consultation with you, need to vary these duties from time to time in order to respond to the changing requirements of the College. Knowledge & Experience: Experience of working with and supporting vulnerable young people and dealing with difficult and sensitive issues. Experience of building effective relationships with young people, staff and external partners in a sensitive and professional way. Experience of dealing with safeguarding cases and following policies and procedures. Experience of working with welfare issues, such as homelessness, emotional and behavioural issues and mental health problems. Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and manage a challenging case load. Hold an appropriate Level 3 qualification. Grade 4/C or above in Maths and English or equivalent. A commitment to undertake any mandatory training relevant to the role. A commitment to undertake Safeguarding training over and above the mandatory college training. Mental Health qualification - Desirable. For more information on this opportunity please feel free to contact Imperial Recruitment Group. Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

Administrative Assistant x2 London (with hybrid working) The Organisation Our client is a membership organisation. They are proud to have achieved workplace accreditations - We invest in people Gold and We invest in wellbeing Silver - which reflect their commitment to their employees. They are looking for two Administrative Assistants to join them on a full-time, permanent basis, working in their Membership Applications and Membership Professional Development teams. This represents a brilliant opportunity for detail-oriented administrators with excellent communication skills to join our client's respected and people-focused organisation. The Role As an Administrative Assistant, you will support our client's Membership, Applications and Professional Development (MAPD) teams. Responding to enquiries from members and potential members via phone and email, you will provide clear advice, process a range of application forms and fees, and maintain up-to-date and accurate records on their membership database. Working closely with the volunteers who review applications, you will provide support, co-ordinate logistics for membership interviews and support the administration of development schemes. Additionally, you will: - Deliver high-quality customer service - Carry out academic and qualification checks on membership applications - Support volunteer activities - Process Qualifications Checker requests via helpdesks Person Specification To be considered as an Administrative Assistant, you will need: - Experience in a busy office environment, providing a highly customer-focused service - Proven administration experience - Excellent written English skills and close attention to detail - The ability to effectively communicate and engage with a wide range of people Salary and Benefits - Salary of circa £31,000 per annum, depending on experience - Hybrid working (minimum requirement of 2 days per week in the office) - Training and development opportunities - Excellent work/life balance, including a minimum of 26 days' holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays - Benefits, including a stakeholder pension scheme, life assurance, and private health cover - Other benefits as detailed in our client's generous and competitive benefits package As a key part of a friendly and collaborative team, you will have the chance to support our client's members at every stage of their professional journey, helping to uphold the high standards of a prestigious professional body. The closing date for this role is the 5th September 2025. Please note that interviews will be held on an ad hoc basis as suitable applicants apply, and an immediate start is available for the right candidate. Other organisations may call this role Membership Support Administrator, Admin Assistant, Administrator, Membership Applications Officer, Member Services Administrator, Administrative Support Assistant, Office Administrator, Office Assistant, Secretary, or Receptionist. Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you want to develop your skill set as an Administrative Assistant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.