Foundation Learning Development Worker
Employment type: Permanent - Full Time
Salary: £28,260 to £32,310 per annum FTE (Band 6)
Application deadline: 8 December 2024 at 23:59:00 GMT
JOB BENEFITS
* Access to Additional Annual Leave
* Access to NUS/TOTUM Discount
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Annual Travel Passes Scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Employee Assistance Helpline
Who we need
We are pleased to be recruiting for a Development Worker to join our growing Foundation Learning team, part of the wider college Adams Campus team. We are looking for someone who is passionate, motivated and not afraid to use their own initiative to drive this role. Key duties and responsibilities include:
1. Assist with the curriculum manager in progressing groups of young people aged 16-19 from low levels of engagement and achievement.
2. Support in identifying and dealing with Safeguarding and Prevent concerns and referrals and liaising internally and externally to provide the necessary support to students and staff.
3. Drive improved standards in behaviour and attendance by accurately capturing and sharing information about our students and intervening to improve personal, social and learning behaviours.
4. Provide effective pastoral support, working with students, parents/carers and teachers to identify issues and implement plans to support students with clear outcomes and deadlines.
5. Support successful transition into the Faculty, progression to higher levels and retention of students, including input into progression discussions and reviews.
What you’ll bring
You will be organised, a self-starter and ready for a challenge in this role. You will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, applying professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with confidential information. You will be able to work closely with learners to ensure that the Foundation Learning programme is inclusive and promotes a positive learning environment for all. Other key skills and experience include:
* Awareness of the social and cultural pressures on young people from a range of backgrounds
* Strong behaviour management skills
* Experience of using IT in a support or admin role
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and spoken)
* Confidence in dealing with emergency situations - behaviour/mental health etc.
* Minimum of 2 years experience working with young people (age 16-25) from a variety of backgrounds is desirable.
Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on the w.c. 16th December 2024.
Our College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
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