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Salary: £27,936 (Pro Rata: £15,855.57)
Location: Xtend Campus, with occasional travel
Hours:19 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year
Contract Type: Permanent
Reference: SR2205
Job Overview:
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:
"Toprovide 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:
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. We are proud to be selected as finalists for the AoC Beacon awards for effective use of digital Technology in FE. 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 dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
- Excellent pension provision
- Annual Staff Awards
- CPD days - opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching
- Free onsite parking
- Staff appreciation days
- Eye care vouchers
- Onsite Starbucks & Restaurant
- Well-being days & activities
- Electric Vehicle Scheme*
- Discounted gym membership.
- Fully immersive teaching rooms allowing online teaching simultaneously at multiple locations.
- 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