Student Support Recruitment Worker - Prison Education - HMP Fosse Way
Reference: JAN20256035
Expiry date: 23:59, Wed, 5th Feb 2025
Location: HMP Fosse Way, Leicester
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Flexible Working: We welcome applications from those seeking flexible hours
Apprenticeships: Development opportunities are available
Salary: Up to £25,844 per annum (Dependent on experience)
Reporting To: Deputy Education Manager (Support Services)
IN SHORT
Milton Keynes College has a new vacancy for a Student Support and Recruitment Worker to join the education team based at HMP Fosse Way. The Student Support Recruitment Worker will act as an ambassador, promoting education to maximize the recruitment of students onto the department's learning programmes, liaising with and supporting prison-based learners with their learning goals.
You will be a confident and effective communicator – able to engage groups of prospective learners; promoting the value of learning and skills, ensuring the information is clear and impactful. As a successful Student Support and Recruitment Worker, you will provide appropriate guidance to students when selecting courses and support the education allocation process by delivering a range of ICT/paper-based initial assessment and screening assessments.
You will also be responsible for administrative processes, data entry, and maintenance related to the learning experience. You will be actively involved in all aspects of student recruitment and programme marketing, working in partnership with Serco colleagues and other agencies to develop and deliver support services for our learners.
This role could be an ideal starting point for an individual who wants to progress in the education field.
OUR BENEFITS
* 25 days annual leave, 3 additional company closure days and UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)
* Professional development opportunities, including professional qualifications
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
* A variety of amazing discounts with NUS Card and our reward and recognition platform Encore
ABOUT HMP FOSSE WAY
HMP Fosse Way is a Category C super prison, holding in excess of 1700 adult male sentenced offenders. The prison operates an offence neutral approach to rehabilitation and is privately operated by Serco.
HMP Fosse Way’s focus is firmly fixed on reducing reoffending and preventing future victims of crime by preparing offenders for their release through accredited intervention programmes, skill and vocational-based training and education, in a pro-social environment.
Courses at HMP Fosse Way include Maths, English, IT, Bricklaying, Carpentry, Fork-Lift, Barbering, Business Mentoring, and much more.
The education delivery hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am – 11:15am, 1:30pm – 4:15pm, with staff working on-site 8:10am – 4:40pm each day. Class sizes typically range from 12 learners in classrooms to 17 learners in workshops.
The site offers free parking, with South Wigston Train Station located within walking distance. Staff facilities include a bistro, coffee shop, gym and electric car charging points.
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