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Salary: £26,862 (Pro-rata: £23,020.74)
Location:Cross Campus
Hours: 31.72 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year
Contract Type:Permanent
Reference: SR1936
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Job Details:
Are you passionate about helping students gain the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the workplace? We are looking for a dedicated Job Coach to join our team and play a vital role in preparing students for employment and supporting them into meaningful, sustainable work.
Main Purpose of the Role:
- Support students in developing employability skills both in college and in the workplace.
- Build strong relationships with students, families, and employers to ensure successful work placements and progression.
- Monitor and review student progress, providing ongoing support and guidance
- Play an active role in fulfilling the College's mission:
"To provide a transformative education that empowers learners and serves our community and employers."
Key Responsibilities:
In this role, you will:
- Establish positive working relationships with families, students, and employers.
- Conduct interviews with students and secure suitable employment opportunities.
- Support students into independent employment, arranging training where necessary.
- Help employers adapt workplace environments to meet student needs.
- Plan and implement independent travel programmes.
- Promote health and safety awareness to students entering employment.
- Carry out regular student assessments and provide feedback.
- Work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of students and employers.
- Provide ongoing support for students in the workplace.
About You:
We're looking for someone who is:
- GCSE/Level 2 or equivalent in Maths and English.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships.
- Resilience, adaptability, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Empathy and understanding of individual student needs.
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
- Willingness to travel and maintain a professional appearance.
Desirable (but not essential):
- Level 3 qualification (or above) in a relevant subject.
- SEN qualification at Level 3 or above.
- Previous experience in an educational or employability support role.
- Experience conducting interviews and arranging paid employment.
- Familiarity with IT systems in an educational setting.
- Experience undertaking risk assessments for clients.
The right candidate will have:
- Ability to relate well to students and staff, balancing support and challenge to maximise achievement.
- Strong organisational and time management skills to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Creative and lateral thinking skills to promote campus growth and enhance learning experiences.
- Proven ability to resolve conflicts professionally and ensure student welfare.
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role.
Why choose us:
As a college, our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.
What we offer:
- A college environment fully dedicated to developing every student to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability.
- A dedicated and friendly team of professionals keen to develop and learn.
- A two year funded teaching course , providing the opportunity to complete a recognised post 16 teaching qualification*
- A successful NQT support program.
- Excellent CPD opportunities.
- Well-being days & activities
- Generous pension (Teachers pension scheme)
- Free onsite parking.
- Onsite canteen & coffee shop.
- Cycle to work scheme*
- Discounted gym membership.
- Electric Vehicle Scheme*
- Eye Care Vouchers scheme.
- Hybrid Working available.
- Free Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, 365 days offering legal & financial advice, as well as general support & guidance.
*subject to terms & conditions