This is a term time only post and is pro rata. The salary you will be receiving is 22,683.18 per annum. For any roles that start part way through the academic year, the annual salary will be pro rata to the remaining months.

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN’S ACT 1989)

Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).

This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.

BACKGROUND TO THE POST

WCG is looking to appoint an experienced practitioner to help provide high quality and effective job coaching, enabling students with SEN to be successful in their work placements as part of an internship programme. The person would work with the Head of School for Supported Learning and Engagement as well as the Supported Learning team to meet the needs of Supported Interns that are recruited as part of a programme offer.

The post holder will be required to work with the teams and to ensure that the Intern is supported both in college and at their work placements. The person appointed will support the interns, manage their day-to-day work placements and seek out new opportunities in conjunction with the work experience coordinator. They will support the intern at college one day per week, with selection, delivery and assessment of the employability modules and assist with job searching, application, interview techniques for future employment opportunities.

They will support interns to apply for any associated supporting finance such as Access to Work through the DWP

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop effective job caching and employment plans
Teach and assess the employability qualification.
Communicate with students to understand their goals and ambitions
Assist students to discover and overcome their personal barriers and set goals
Assess the strengths of students and teach them to use them effectively
Assess the aptitudes, aspirations and potential of students and consider these against potential opportunities around the host company
Network with internal teams within the host company, to influence key stakeholders and negotiate terms and timing for tailored student placements.
Produce detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for specific tasks students will undertake in a work placement.
Guide students in learning to complete job tasks
Help in the development of motivation and skills
Provide pastoral care for young people with special educational needs and disabilities to enable them to achieve the aims of the internship.
Promote self-determination and ownership in students towards finding paid employment on completion of the internship.
Work with young people with differing capabilities and needs within the same peer group
Provide coaching in effective job search techniques
Assist people with disabilities in developing social and life skills
Advise on workplace accommodations for people with disabilities
Monitor and evaluate progress of students
Keep records and documentation and prepare appropriate reports
Participate in required Job Coach training
To attend college delivered ‘Teaching Essentials’ training
In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training.

The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.

WORKING WEEKS

This post is normally for 40 working weeks per year but this may be less if the post holder starts after the beginning of the academic year. Salary will be paid in equal monthly amounts across the academic year.

HOURS OF WORK

The post holder will be expected to work such hours as are necessary for the proper performance of their duties and responsibilities, normally 37 hours per week.

PLACE OF WORK

The principal place of work will be the College’s premises based at our Pershore College. However, the post holder may be required to work on either a temporary or an indefinite basis at any premises at which we may provide services.

OFFERS OF WORK

For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

When you join WCG we offer you a whole host of employee benefits, including:

● Generous annual leave entitlement plus up to 4 free College Closure days a year included in the salary calculations

● WCG offers all employees who are carers, the option to request a period of Carer’s Leave that is equal to their usual working week, paid at their normal pay

● Comprehensive training programme

● Leadership & Management training programme to develop our next generation of managers

● Superb health and wellbeing support with Wellbeing@WCG

● The opportunity to join our voluntary health cash plan run by Health Shield

● Discounted Full Cost Recovery courses

● Cycle to work scheme

● Discounted hair & beauty treatments in our college salons

● Pension schemes

● Free will writing service

● Free car parking on-site

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Attainments

GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or Level 2 qualification
Willingness to acquire appropriate qualifications in Training in Systematic Instruction (TSI)
Working knowledge of information technology such as e-mail, the internet, MS Office and other software applications.
Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Experience working in a commercial environment
Experience of working/teaching/supporting young people.
Ability to work independently and to deadlines
Essential Skills and Knowledge:

Good problem solving skills
Excellent organisational and coordination skills
Good communication skills both verbal and written
Flexible and enthusiastic approach
Ability to relate well with staff and students
Ability to motivate students at all levels and from a wide range of programme areas
Commitment to equal opportunities and to inclusive learning principles
Ability to respond to the needs of students, colleagues and other relevant parties
Commitment to high level of student achievement and to continuous quality improvement.
IT literate
Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality and Diversity.
Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Ability to demonstrate behaviours which support the Core Values of the College.

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