FTC Employment Advisor – Project Search
Do you have a passion for supporting young people with SEND into employment and independence?
We're looking for an Employment Advisor – Project Search to join our Inclusive Learning team at New College Swindon.
This is a rewarding role supporting learners with additional needs to develop employability skills, access meaningful work placements and progress into sustained employment. Working closely with employers, learners and support teams, you'll play a key role in helping young people build confidence, independence and workplace skills.
What you'll do:
• Support learners with SEND to access and sustain meaningful work placements
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• Provide tailored employability support and workplace coaching
• Build positive relationships with employers and external partners
• Support learners to develop confidence, independence and employability skills
• Monitor learner progress and support achievement of outcomes
• Work collaboratively with curriculum and support teams
• Support transitions into employment and progression opportunities
What we're looking for:
• Experience supporting young people or adults with SEND or additional needs
• Experience within employability, careers, supported internships or workplace support
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to motivate and support learners with different needs and abilities
• A proactive, supportive and adaptable approach
• Good organisational and administrative skills
This is an interim fixed term contract, until December 2027
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the published closing date if sufficient applications are received so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible. To apply, you must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Safeguarding Statement
New College Swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. xsngvjr References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview and by agreement.