Education Programme Wellbeing Support Officer

Role Responsibility

Term Time Only – 40 weeks per year | 37 hours per week

Fair Access is recruiting a full‑time Wellbeing Support Officer as part of the continued expansion of the Education Programme. This is a highly rewarding role for a compassionate, resilient professional who is dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and young people to build emotional wellbeing, confidence and readiness for learning.

Education Programme Wellbeing Support Officers deliver one‑to‑one wellbeing‑focused sessions as part of a bespoke education package for children and young people (CYP) across Kent. The programme provides interim support for CYP who are without a school place due to exclusion, or who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and are awaiting placement at a named provision. Our Wellbeing Support Officers play a vital role in preparing learners for successful transition into their onward education placement which are secured by colleagues at Kent Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Kent PRU and Attendance Service (KPAS). These learners require tailored, support to help them learn to regulate emotions, build resilience and prepare for successful transition into their identified onward provision.

As a Wellbeing Support Officer, you will work flexibly to support children and young people across Kent, delivering high‑quality wellbeing interventions that promote emotional regulation, confidence and engagement with education. The contracted base for this role is flexible, with staff primarily supporting pupils within the district in which they live, helping to reduce travel time and strengthen local relationships. Kent County Council is committed to its Flexible Working Policy, supporting a positive work–life balance. The role involves travel to a range of learning environments, including homes, schools and community settings, and approved mileage claims will be paid in line with KCC policy.

We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who live in the West, North and/or East districts of Kent, where there is a demand for Wellbeing Support Officers. Living within or close to these areas enables more responsive and consistent support for children and families and helps build strong local partnerships. Applications from candidates with relevant experience who are able to work flexibly across neighbouring districts are also welcomed.

You will be required to deliver support in a range of locations across Kent and be prepared to travel across the county as needed. There is, however, flexibility to complete non‑teaching aspects of the role from home or from a local KCC building where appropriate.

The wellbeing and inclusion of our learners is central to everything we do. Working as part of a supportive, skilled team, you will plan and deliver personalised, wellbeing‑focused interventions that respond to the individual needs of each child or young person. Delivery may include face‑to‑face 1:1 sessions, live online sessions via Microsoft Teams, or a blended approach. 

You will be a committed practitioner with experience of supporting children who experience regulation challenges, enabling positive engagement and progress, whilst supporting them to navigate difficult emotions and social challenges. You will be resilient, reliable and committed to championing vulnerable learners, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage challenging situations sensitively and effectively. Clear and professional communication, both verbal and written, is essential.

The Education Programme is committed to staff development and offers a comprehensive CPD programme, including regular training on high‑incidence SEND.

Additional Information

• This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
• This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
• This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.
• As part of the interview process for this role you will be required to complete an assessment task virtually and submit this. A further face to face interview will be necessary to finalise the successful candidate. Dates will be determined on an individual and ongoing basis.
• Previous applicants need not apply

If you are committed to inclusive education and want to be part of a service that genuinely changes outcomes for children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Contact Details

For further information, please contact:

03000 414009

educationprogramme@kent.gov.uk

About the Company

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KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.