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How many Student Support Officer jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 82 Student Support Officer jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Student Support Officer do?

Student support workers are responsible for providing advice relating to funding, accommodation, travel and transport and general information to students. They liaise with external organisations to signpost students to relevant services.

Tasks required include:

• Advises on rights and entitlements in relation to benefits, health, discrimination and welfare.
• Advises individuals and families experiencing problems about available resources to assist them.
• Assists and liaises with professionals in social work, the probation service and related welfare areas.
• Organises day, residential and home care services.
• Helps to put together care plans and follows professional’s care plans.
• Maintains records and compiles reports on clients.
• Keeps up to date with legislation.
• Performs pastoral care duties, preaches sermons and conducts some services in accordance with the relevant faith or denomination.

What are the entry requirements for a Student Support Officer?

Entry is possible with a variety of academic qualifications and/or experience. Professional qualifications may be required for some posts. Background checks including a DBS check are likely to be required for those working with vulnerable adults and/or families.

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