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Full-Time - 37 hours per week, Term Time Only - working 42 weeks per year

Based at the Brighton Met Pelham Campus

We are seeking to appoint a Welfare Advisor for Young Refugees and Asylum Seekers. This is an opportunity to influence the experience of young refugee and asylum-seeking students supporting their mental wellbeing and safeguarding concerns as they study at Brighton MET. You will be ensuring they are supported to fulfil their potential by holistically working with internal and external teams to manage their personal development and journey through education.

You should have previous employment working with young people and hold a Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a relevant youth services area.

The Chichester College Group has seven colleges, Anglia Examinations, First Steps Childcare Group, Chichester English School and 2,600 staff spread across West Sussex and Brighton & Hove. This makes us the largest college group in Sussex, providing high quality learning opportunities for over 25,000 students every year.

We offer generous pension schemes, hybrid working opportunities, college closure days over the Christmas period (which is not deducted from annual leave entitlement) plus the option to purchase up to 10 days additional leave, and discounts at onsite facilities such as gym membership and nursery fees at certain campuses.

Closing date: 11/05/2023

Interview date: week commencing 15/05/2023

The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer.