Student Support Worker

This is a unique role, ideal for someone eager to build professional experience in the field of student wellbeing and mental health. You will provide independent, one-to-one support to international sixth form students facing a range of low-level mental health challenges. Your work will play a vital part in promoting student wellbeing, self confidence, and academic success.

Abbey College Cambridge is one of the best sixth form colleges for international students in the UK. We specialise in helping students from across the world achieve the personal, social and academic growth needed to succeed at the UK’s best universities.

Key Responsibilities

• Offer confidential, empathetic, and non-judgmental support to students on a wide range of issues including exam stress, homesickness, low mood, and friendship challenges.
• Actively listen and work with students to agree personal goals and practical strategies.
• Liaise with the College Matron regarding new referrals and manage self-referral appointments.
• Maintain strict confidentiality while recognising and reporting safeguarding concerns in line with college policies.
• Keep accurate records and adhere to data protection protocols.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Final year or completed degree in Psychology or a related field.
• Experience providing one-to-one support.
• Strong active listening and communication skills.
• A high degree of personal organisation and emotional intelligence.
• A genuine interest in student mental health and wellbeing.

Desirable:

• Previous experience supporting young people or those with low-level mental health concerns.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation.
• Training in active listening or similar interpersonal skills.

This role is designed to be completely independent of teaching and boarding staff to ensure students feel safe and supported in a confidential space. If you're empathetic, reliable, and committed to making a positive difference in young people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Hours

15 hours per week, Monday to Thursday from 5pm – 8pm (term-time only)

Benefits

• 50 days annual leave (6 weeks to be taken in the summer break)
• Employee assistance programme 
• Sports groups
• Group personal pension plan, 7% employer contribution.
• Season ticket train travel loans
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted school fees
• Regular social events
• Meals provided during shift.

Abbey DLD Colleges Ltd (ADCL)

Abbey College Cambridge is a constituent college of Abbey DLD Colleges Ltd (ADCL). ADCL consists of three award-winning independent international colleges based in London, Cambridge, and Manchester. With over 1000 students from over 50 different countries, ADCL provides an outstanding global environment for students striving for top universities. We are committed to providing the best education for all students in our care, and our colleges have high aspirations and expectations for every member of our community.

Safeguarding

ADCL is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and as an employee of ADCL you will be expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation. All staff are trained in child protection and understand to report concerns by following the safeguarding policies. We ensure all candidates are properly police-checked, and the successful candidate will need to obtain an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

For our policy on employment of ex-offenders please see the attached documents below.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

How to Apply

Please read the attached job description to access full details about the position and apply. Please complete the application in full and include a detailed statement explaining why you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this position. Applications will be reviewed and candidates contacted once the advert is closed.