Work Placement Coach
Location: Peterborough
Type: Full time
Reporting to: Work Placement Team Leader
Salary: £26,994Dovetail 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).
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