Study Support Caseworker: 73/26

We are welcoming applications for a Study Support Caseworker to join the college in August. We are accepting applications for both full-time and part-time positions.

The details for this post are as follows:

Reference (please quote): 73/26

Hours: Full or Part time

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: 25th August 2026

Information About The Post

Peter Symonds is a vibrant sixth form college in Winchester which is rated by Ofsted as 'Outstanding'. We have a large team of committed and talented staff who are at the heart of the success of the College.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work alongside four other caseworkers to provide ongoing support to students who may have highly complex needs.

• Casework
• Transition planning
• Exam access arrangements assessments
• Risk assessments and liaising with other professionals

Study Support Caseworkers work 39 weeks a year, term time plus a week. The hours are 8:30 - 16:45 per day with a 50 minute lunch. We will be accepting applications for full-time and part-time positions. The part time role will be for a minimum of two days per week, with three and four day arrangements potentially available depending on the field of applicants. Please specify your preferred working pattern in your application.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with students with a diverse range of needs, particularly in respect of social, emotional and mental health needs is essential.
• Prior experience of working with multi disciplinary teams, safe management and support for young people presenting in crisis and working in an education setting is desirable but not essential.
• Most important is empathy and rapport with young people and a genuine desire to help them reach their potential.

Benefits & Culture

Our staff are at the heart of what we do at the College. We are proudly anti racist and our motto is 'Counting in ones' which applies to staff as well as the students. We offer special leave for various special occasions, support from the Hub, staff run groups, staff choir, Monday night football, regular staff forums, an inclusive, supportive and kind culture, no expectations to answer emails out of hours (with an automated message to alert the sender), lunch provided at all lunchtime meetings, '5 days of Christmas' treats, end of term meals and activities and bike and computer loans to name but a few of our initiatives.

We are dedicated to safeguarding the students in our care. To that end, a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure will be required in the event of an individual being offered a position within our College. Our staff undertake regular safeguarding and Prevent training and are subject to ongoing safeguarding scrutiny.