Employability Job Coach

About the role

Our VFL team based at South Downs is looking for an Employability Coach to develop and deliver the employability-based weekly learning sessions for students across the Vocational and Foundational Learning Courses. To support students in developing job-related skills to help secure and sustain employment. You will engage collaboratively with all Teachers/Lecturers in the department, fostering a culture of high expectations, high standards and mutual respect

Responsibilities

• Support a cohort of students with/without additional needs to develop skills and strategies needed to find a job/work
• Complete vocational profiles with all VFL students
• Support students to identify and assess their own skills, strengths, weaknesses, to assist in job search and career development.
• When required provide 1 to 1 employability coaching, mentoring, advice and guidance to support each student
• To undertake relevant Continuous Professional Development, maintain effective learning and attend appropriate training as required
• Coach students on interview techniques and practicing mock interviews

Requirements

• Level 3 Certificate - British Association for Supported Employment (BASE)
• English and maths to GCSE grade C or equivalent
• Good knowledge of the current skills employers are looking for in a range of vocational careers
• Experience of working with learners with specific learning difficulties / disabilities
• How to Apply
• We strive in offering an inclusive and accessible recruitment and interview process to all candidates. Should you have any questions at all, or require any support with reasonable adjustments, please contact and a member of our team will respond as soon as possible.
• For more information on the position itself, please connect with Sue Reid at for any queries. Please note, we appreciate the value of each applicant but kindly ask that you complete an application form as we do not accept CV's.
• Would you like to work for us? We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice, seeking only the best people to help our students and colleagues realise their dreams and potential.
• If you're looking for college jobs in Hampshire, see how we support our people with health and wellbeing, learn more about the recruitment process, explore the benefits, and view our vacancies. Apply today!
• Telephone:
• Email:
• Alton Campus: Old Odiham Rd, Alton GU34 2LX
• Havant Campus: New Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1QL
• South Downs Campus: College Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8AA

Additional Information

Hours: 17 per week

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