Vacancy Name
Trainee Vocational Skills Coach - Social Housing
Vacancy No
VN4726
Location City
Field Based
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours per week
37.50
Working Days & Times
Monday - Friday 9-5
Salary Minimum Pounds
£33000
Salary Maximum Pounds
£35000
Description
Learning Curve Group is a national training and education specialist we work with further education providers, employers, and learners to help them achieve success. We have strong values which are all centred around our learners - and that is how we believe it should be, as we impact on over 100,000 of them every year. Our 'Purple People', the dedicated and passionate people of LCG, help us to deliver success no matter what, to achieve our vision to 'transform lives through learning'.
Role Information
Our Vocational Skills Coaches, known internally as VSC's, are key to inspiring and coaching learners in their industry field. Working closely with the employer, they will support learners through both theory and practical based work, holding monthly progress review meetings.
For this area of apprenticeships, learning takes place mostly online using Microsoft Teams. However, there may be the need to see your learner/employer in person.
We are looking for a Vocational Skills Coach to deliver up to L4 in Housing and Property nationwide. You will need these important qualities to apply:
* Passion for learning and coaching
* Focused on developing the potential in people
* Personable and engaging
* Organised and self-reliant
* Enthusiastic and professional
KEY DUTIES
* Plan and deliver a training programme that ensures a robust ILP and regular review of learner progress.
* Ensure all learner records and reporting are kept up to date and provided in a timely manner to support management reporting and audit requirements.
* Facilitate the teaching of any functional skills qualifications required by apprentices, providing meaningful and specific feedback to learners to support progression.
* Provide robust exit advice to learners as they set personal goals for career progression.
* Facilitate learning and adhere to the standards of the apprenticeship programme to ensure consistency and fairness throughout all teaching, learning and assessment delivery techniques.
* Deliver balanced KPI's in line with company expectations.
* Operate within the delivery framework to maintain operational consistency and ensure learner progress.
* Ensure all learners receive the highest quality experience in line with company expectations and external requirements.
* Maintain and enhance relationships with business support teams to support the delivery of the sector plan.
* Participate in quality assurance activities working closely with the quality team.
* Drive self-generation across the area you operate within.
* Maintain and enhance relationships with existing learners and clients assuring the Learning Curve Group brand is synonymous with quality of service.
* Ensure CPD is planned and reflects Company and stakeholder requirements.
* To be a vocational expert within the designated sector.
* Contribute to ad hoc cross sector/function projects to support the delivery of Learning Curve Group's strategic plan.
* Demonstrate the organisation's values and behaviours.
* Comply with the Safeguarding, Prevent and Health and Safety Policies.
* Ensure confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
* Provide learners, customers, and colleagues with support, advice, and guidance as part of your everyday role.
Key Performance Indicators
* Maintain a caseload level of up to 42 learners.
* Retention and achievement rates.
* Less than 5% pass planned end date learners.
* Regular contact with learners and employers.
Although delivery is our passion, it's important you are comfortable using e-portfolios for the following:
* Comprehensive planning - Intent of the session and what teaching strategies.
* Resources - What resources you will use during the session.
* Feedback - Feedback on the session, how the learner approached the session and what they gained.
* Marking - Mapping and giving feedback on work.
* OTJ - Recording OTJ on learners profiles.
* Diary Management - Booking sessions through our e-portfolio system.
* Audit trail - For learners not participating, recording an audit trail is important.
Working Flexibly
If the working hours, days or times don't quite meet your needs please contact us to see if we can accommodate working flexibly.
Essential Criteria
EXPERIENCEESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE
* Vocational experience in the area in which you are applying for E
* Proven track record of meeting targets E
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
* Good level of IT Skills E
* Excellent communication and coaching skills E
* Enthusiastic to support learners E
* Passionate about transforming people's lives through learning E
* Self-reliant and able to manage own workload E
* Good organisational and planning skills E
* Ability to work effectively as a member of a team E
QUALIFICATIONS
* Sector qualification in the area in which you will be delivering E
* Maths & English at Level 2 or above E
* Teaching Qualification at Level 3 (AET, PTTLS) D
* Assessors Qualification at Level 3 (CAVA) D
Why work for Learning Curve Group?
There are many reasons that make Learning Curve Group a fantastic place to work!
* 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
* Buy & Sell an additional 5 days each year
* Length of service annual leave increments starting at 2 years
* Healthcare Scheme
* Tech Scheme
* Ikea Scheme
* Cycle to work Scheme
* Paid Volunteer day each year
* Early Finish Fridays on the last Friday of every month
* Student / Teacher Discount
* Uniform
HEAD OFFICE PERKS
These perks are available to all staff when they attend our incredible Head Office space.
* Electric Car charging points
* Free fruit, Coffee and Tea
* Onsite Shower
* Prayer room on request or list of nearest available places of worship
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Recruitment Checks
The successful applicant will be required to provide satisfactory references and prove their eligibility to work in the UK. For this role, we will also carry out adverse media checks and also need to carry out a DBS check and will ask information related to previous convictions if you are shortlisted for interview.
Education Level
Vocational
Level of Vocational Experience
5 years
Applications Close Date
31 Mar 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr