Resilience Coach

Kindly note that we do not accept CVs, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements. All applications must be submitted via the link provided only.

Derby College Group (DCG) are seeking an exceptional individual to join our student experience team as a Resilience Coach based across our DCG campuses. The role involves working closely with students, staff, and external agencies to foster a supportive and inclusive environment that enables students to thrive academically and personally.

The Opportunity

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of post-16 students by supporting their mental health, wellbeing, and personal development. As a Resilience Coach, you will work closely with students—particularly those with SEND, SEMH needs, and low-level mental health challenges—providing tailored support that builds coping strategies, emotional intelligence, and long-term resilience. Collaborating with staff and external agencies, you will play a key role in creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where students feel understood, supported, and empowered to achieve both academically and personally.

For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click here.

About you

You are passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers and thrive, with experience working in a pastoral or wellbeing capacity—particularly with students aged 16–19, including those with SEND and SEMH needs. You bring strong coaching, mentoring or counselling skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships while maintaining professional boundaries. Confident in your understanding of mental health challenges affecting post-16 learners, safeguarding requirements, the SEND Code of Practice, and the Equality Act 2010, you are committed to inclusive practice and collaborative working. You communicate with empathy and clarity, work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, and are proactive in signposting to external services where appropriate. With relevant qualifications in mental health, resilience or a related you are either already qualified or motivated to further develop your expertise to make a lasting impact on students’ wellbeing and success.

For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click here.

The Benefits

• Salary of £27,765 per annum
• 34 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.9% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process. 

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you require visa sponsorship

Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route.  Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.

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