Work Placement Coach
* Location: Peterborough
* Type: Full time
* Reporting to: Work Placement Team Leader
* Salary: 26,994
Dovetail and Slate are recruiting on behalf of a leading education provider based in Peterborough.
Role Purpose
* Act as a key liaison between learners, curriculum teams, and employers to secure meaningful work placements.
* Lead on employer engagement and placement planning to meet learning objectives and college targets.
* Ensure all safeguarding, health and safety, and documentation requirements are completed before, during, and after placements.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate with curriculum staff to identify placement needs and match learners accordingly.
* Promote and prepare learners for work placements through tutorials, workshops, and learning platforms.
* Carry out risk assessments and employer health and safety checks in line with college policy
* Manage all placement documentation, including learner profiles, parental consent, and DBS checks where applicable.
* Maintain strong external relationships with employers, generating new leads and opportunities.
* Monitor placement progress, gather feedback, and support learners and employers throughout the process.
Requirements
* Relevant qualifications, including Level 3 and minimum of 5 GCSEs (A-C including English and Maths).
* Experience supporting young people and liaising with employers in an educational or training environment.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage sensitive information confidentially.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to work independently and as part of a team.
* Sound understanding of safeguarding policies, workplace risk assessments, and health & safety.
* Full right to work in the UK, with a clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits.
Important Notice
* Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.
* This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).
* Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited phone number removed acts as an Employment Agency.
Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited phone number removed acts as an Employment Agency.
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