WELFARE OFFICER – Job Description
THE WELFARE OFFICER SHALL :
Establish and maintain contact with, and provide information from groups and organisations which work on welfare issues.
Shall attend the College’s Student Services Committee.
Promote the S.U Advice Bureaux and promote its availability across the campus, in conjunction with a senior staff member.
Deal with but not counsel students who have welfare problems, respecting confidentiality at all times.
When necessary refer students to the College counsellor or other relevant organisations.
Attend any relevant training/briefing days for Students’ Union welfare officers.
Campaign on, and raise awareness of welfare issues agreed by the Executive Committee. Distribute general welfare information.
Liase with student Support Services and where necessary, College management.
Convene and chair a welfare committee.
Be an unpaid, part-time officer of the Union, and act as a trustee of the S.U and so sit on the Executive Committee.