Please note: HoW College reserves the right to extend the advertising period for this vacancy or close the vacancy early in line with the volume of applicants.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
To become a Student Experience Coach in our Specialist Learning Support department, we need someone who is able to communicate effectively, is well-organised, and has knowledge and experience of working with 16-18 year olds.
The successful candidate will have the chance to acquire new skills and develop their abilities in a wide range of activities.
We have a variety of students from the surrounding area, and we are a welcoming and inclusive community that champions diversity and equality across our college.
Our departments collaborate to establish and uphold the inclusive HoW culture, keeping this in mind as we manage interactions with the public, fellow employees, and nearby schools.
Although this position is centred on our Worcester and Malvern campuses, all applicants must be prepared to travel to our other campuses or surrounding areas as required.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
To find a more detailed list of your day-to-day responsibilities, please refer to the key roles and accountabilities section on our Job Description. To name a few:
* To advance processes that enable the college to gather the “Learner’s Voice” and to train and support students to fulfil their roles as Student Ambassadors.
* To organise and promote a range of health and wellbeing campaigns and resources to raise awareness of relevant issues that impact on students and signpost to support.
* To support the development of Social Action plans and reporting using the ‘Good for me, Good for FE’ initiative, acts of kindness and ‘I will’ campaign.
* To further develop focus group activities for identified cohorts of learners to support equality, diversity and inclusion objectives.
* To develop activities and resources to support learners to develop their character, including confidence, resilience, and independence.
ABOUT US:
Heart of Worcestershire College, the county's largest further education institution, offers a diverse range of academic, vocational, and community courses throughout its campuses. In all we do, our principles of diversity, integrity, partnership, and trust come through, enabling us to offer timely and knowledgeable services both within and outside of our immediate neighbourhood. By 2030, we also intend to be 90% green!
Our goal is to advance, innovate, and inspire. We're looking for people who want to come along for the journey because our growth will be your growth.
THE PERKS:
* Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year); giving access to free confidential counselling.
* Regular Continuing Professional Development.
* Opportunity to gain further qualifications and enhance professional development through our Awards process.
* Agile and Flexible working (Dependent upon role).
* Employee discounts & benefits package including high street and travel discounts.
* Fantastic progression opportunities.
* A mentor to support you in your new role.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Free onsite parking (Certain Campuses only).
* Opportunities for volunteering within local community and charities.
WE HIRE PEOPLE:
Every person we hire has a different mix of experiences, cultures, and identities, as well as a unique background and physical make-up. Together, we strengthen HoW.
The College is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised.
We want you to know that HoW is an equal opportunity employer as you are probably applying for or considering applying for a job with us if you are reading this. This College expects everyone to share its commitment to promoting and protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults' welfare and equality of opportunity.
For us, this means that we always work to be as inclusive as possible in all areas of employment and that we will not allow any form of discrimination.
BIT MORE INFO:
All successful applicants will be required to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check, along with online verification to ensure the safety of our pupils.
Closing date for this post is: 4 October 2024.
For further information on the role, please contact our HR Department at hr@howcollege.ac.uk .
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