Key Worker

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 Key Worker - UKSPF - North Somerset.

Day to day duties

• Proactively promote and recruit participants to the programme. Focussing on Economically Inactive individuals/groups as well as supporting Youth and/or Employed areas when opportunities arise.

• Work with participants to provide proactive and motivational IAG sessions on a 1:1 basis and in group sessions including initial diagnostic and skills testing where applicable.

• To identify and address individual barriers in relation to health; lifestyle; motivation and resilience.

• Compile case studies and collect evaluation forms from each participant.

Required skills and qualifications

• Minimum NVQ L2 qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) or be willing to undertake the qualification whilst in post.

• Minimum of two years Job Coaching or similar experience.

• A teaching qualification, or be willing to undertake the qualification whilst in post.

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.