The vacancy
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Learning and Behaviour Specialist Caseworker to join our Safeguarding and Counselling team. The successful candidate will support the Learning and Behaviour processes at DN Colleges Group, undertaking proactive and preventative work to promote positive behaviour among Further Education, Apprentices, and Higher Education students. This role involves working with students to improve engagement, resilience, and behaviour, using restorative and trauma-informed approaches.
We are recruiting two Learning and Behaviour Caseworkers - one to be based at North Lindsey College (Scunthorpe), and one at Doncaster College. Please specify in your application which post you're applying for.
Scope and Purpose of the Role: The Learning and Behaviour Specialist Caseworker will support students and apprentices across the college community, addressing safeguarding concerns, promoting positive behaviour, and collaborating with internal and external partners. This role includes managing a caseload of students, providing advice and guidance to colleagues, and shaping policies and procedures to support positive behaviour.
Essential Criteria
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent, or significant recent experience specific to the role
- Experience working in an educational setting or relevant sector, providing support related to safeguarding, restorative practice, and/or trauma-informed approaches
- Ability to manage complex cases, including multi-agency working
- Knowledge of restorative practice and trauma-informed approaches
- Ability to identify Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and recognise signs of abuse, radicalisation, and extremism
- Ability to work autonomously with emotionally distressing matters
Daily Responsibilities
- Support students and apprentices within the college community using safeguarding, restorative practice, and trauma-informed approaches
- Manage a caseload of students, providing 1:1 and small group support to improve engagement and reduce challenging behaviour
- Collaborate with curriculum, safeguarding, security, and external partners to decrease behaviour incidents
- Assess and triage wellbeing and safeguarding referrals with Team Leaders
- Support and deliver CPD for colleagues on restorative practice and trauma-informed approaches
To apply for this post click ‘Apply now’, for further information, contact staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk – please note that DN Colleges is closed from 19th December – 6th January so no queries will be responded to through that period.
Closing date: 14th January
As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable tosponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
About Us
North Lindsey College has been a key training provider in Scunthorpe for over 60 years, helping thousands of people throughout the years to go on to achieve their dreams.
We offer post-16 study programmes, apprenticeships, traineeships, part-time short courses and Higher Education programmes.
Across all of our provision we work closely with employers across every sector in this region and further afield, to help you gain the skills you need to progress into your chosen career.
The Benefits
All employees at DN Colleges Group enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, as well as an additional 2 weeks closure over the Christmas period. We encourage all our teams to take regular breaks, no longer than 3 weeks, to enjoy a healthy work life balance.
DN Colleges Group are committed to Health and Wellbeing of all our employees. We have an increasing number of provisions exclusive to our employees, designed to help you stay at your best or to assist and provide support when you need it.
On site
nursery
Generous annual leave
2 weeks off at Christmas
Electric car scheme
- Vivup – Employee Wellbeing and Benefits platform
- Wellness initiatives, onsite during your working week. This could include health visitors, financial advisers, or physio specialists.
- Onsite fitness classes, at lunchtime or after work in conjunction with our Sports colleagues.
- Cycle to Work and Electric car scheme
- Free Eye Care Vouchers
- Discounted Hair and Beauty services
- On site nursery
- Online access to Remploy which is our 24/7 confidential mental health and counselling resource.
- In house counselling/safeguarding specialists to assist in Wellbeing
Lets Teach Programme
Let’s Teach The LET’s teach programme supports new members of teaching staff in terms of college systems and key teaching and learning areas including new staff lesson visits and postcard peeps. Each new member of staff has an allocated Lead Practitioner who works closely with them throughout the programme.
Let’s Bloom
The LET’s Bloom Programme aims to connect our experienced and qualified teachers to share best practice and support continued risk-taking as we continue to add depth to our teaching craft. Teachers volunteer on this one year programme, working closely with the Learning Enhancement Team, capturing their experimentation in a journal.
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