As one of the fastest-growing Colleges in the UK, delivering courses from entry level right up to Masters degrees, Weston College is an inspiring place to work. Why not join us as a Progressions Coach?
This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week.
You may be required to visit multiple locations within the West of England area during the working day whenever necessary.
Day to day duties of the role
* Work with the Recruitment, Community Learning and Employability delivery teams to source, engage and check eligibility of learners.
* Conduct initial needs assessment to ensure support is tailored to each learner.
* Provide ongoing coaching, one-to-one support and review sessions to all learners on caseload.
* Provide participants with support on disclosure in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Required skills and qualifications
* Experience of managing own caseload.
* Able to work without close supervision, prioritise own workload and meet deadlines.
* Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
* Experience of coaching, and of co-operating with other agencies and partners.
For full details about the role and its responsibilities, please view the job description and person specification attached above.
Benefits
* Generous holiday entitlement
* 2-week Christmas closure
* Potential for hybrid working opportunities
* Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
* Generous pension scheme
* Local and national staff discounts
* Free parking across sites
* Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause
* Focus on staff wellbeing
* Wellbeing@weston hub
* Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses
* Annual staff conference with guest speakers
* Employee assistance programme - available 24/7, 365 days a year
* Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression
Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please be aware that Weston College reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Due to the volume of recruitment, we are unable to offer feedback to any unsuccessful candidates.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Weston College Group 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.
Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and/or obtain the appropriate prison clearance before starting the role and maintain this throughout employment.
