Post Title: Work Experience Placement and Supported Internship Coordinator
Salary Range: £24,317 - £25,078 pro rata, per annum
(Support Scale 5, Points 15-16)
£13,801.54 – £14,233.46 per annum - Salary estimation based on 21 Hours per week, 52 weeks per year
**The schedule is across 3 days,, and the days can be negotiated at interview. There will be travel involved with visiting businesses for the employment and work experience of our students. **
PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUG 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
There is a developing LDD department at Moreton Morrell for full time students with Special Educational Needs, aged 16-24 attending study programmes to develop skills in readiness for work and independence.
The post holder will work within the supported Learning department at Moreton Morrell. The post holder will work closely with the staff, students and employers to provide the most appropriate work experience placements and Supported Internships for the students and facilitate student success in the workplace.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· To develop and maintain a broad base of employers with whom the department can work with to secure suitable work placements and Supported Internships for SEND students.
· To work closely with the students, parents/carers/agency workers, tutors to identify the work aspirations of the students and place students in their chosen area of work.
· To arrange and deliver travel training to the students as required for their work experience placement and Supported Internships.
· To comply with the College's policies for work experience placements and Supported Internships and Health & Safety and ensure all necessary paperwork is completed prior to the placement.
· To provide support to the work placement and supported Internship providers and facilitate the opportunity for placements.
· To set targets for the work placement and work with the Job Coach for the Supported Internships to support the students to attain their outcomes and record this on their ILP and regularly review progress with the students.
· To provide students with guidance interviews and support.
· To develop and sustain good working relations with existing employers and new employers.
· To maintain and develop a database of suitable work experience providers and input provider names onto the College's CRM system.
· To provide regular reports for departmental managers.
· To be innovative and enterprising in arranging work placements to benefit the students.
· To support employer events and conferences staged by the college and department to the benefit of students.
· To promote and market work experience in a positive and dynamic way.
· To attend team meetings and work as part of a team and attend external meetings as required.
· To work on one's own initiative and support the team's objectives including to facilitate and enable positive destinations for all the students.
· To be flexible particularly in dealing with busy employers.
· To record contact hours with students to claim the appropriate funding.
· To assist with any other support duties across the Academy as may be required from time to time including preparation of open days/career events.
· To undertake CPD as required by the Academy and College
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.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
To ensure a safe working environment for colleagues, students, and visitors in line with the HASAW Act and the College Health and Safety Policy.
SAFEGUARDING
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults for whom you are responsible and whom you come into contact with.
LEAVE ENTITLEMENT
The College offers a generous leave entitlement to support staff, of 38 days leave (includes 25 days leave, 8 statutory Bank Holidays, 4 College closure days at Christmas and an annual Relaxed Day). This will rise to 41 days after 5 years' service pro rata fro part time.
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 21 hours per week.
PLACE OF WORK
The principal place of work will be the College's premises based at our Moreton Morrell 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 leave entitlement plus up to 4 free College Closure days a year
· Comprehensive training programme
· Leadership & Management training programme to develop our next generation of managers
· Superb health and wellbeing support with
· The opportunity to join our voluntary health cash plan run by Health Shield
· Free on-site gym.
· 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
Essential Attainments
* GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or Level 2 equivalent qualification.
* A good general education at Level 2 or above.
* Working knowledge of information technology such as e-mail, the internet and other software applications.
* Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Knowledge of the commercial sector.
* Experience of working in a customer focused role.
* Experience of working effectively with processes and systems.
Desirable Attainments
* Dealing with businesses in the land based sector either working in or relating to within their experience, or contacts within the community.
* Experience of working with students with Special Educational Needs.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,317.00-£25,078.00 per year
Expected hours: 21 per week
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person