Work Experience Coordinator

Job information Work Experience Coordinator from the Company Henshaws, this latest Work Experience Coordinator job vacancy is located in the city Harrogate HG ED. This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate . Job Vacancies in this Administration field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Description :

Henshaws is a northern charity supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations. We believe that, wherever they are, everyone has the right to an independent and fulfilling life. Our support, advice and training enables people and their families build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future.

Position:

Henshaws are looking for a Work experience coordinator to work as part of the education team supporting SEN students with work placements.

This role will involve the coordination and development of the college's external work experience programme for young people to gain skills for employment and development of social skills. It will involve organising placements for students at organisations who already receive students as well as developing suitable new opportunities for the young people, off campus.

Salary: £26.637.44 per annum

Hours per week: 37

Weeks per Year: 40

Holiday:6.84 weeks

Closing Date: 18th November 12 noon

Requirements:

Education & Training

Level 3 Qualification in a relevant curriculum or specialist area or qualification by experience

Willingness to complete IOSH managing safely training required to offer work placements in line with H&S guidelines

Level 2 qualification in Maths and English (i.e. GCSE grade A*-C)

Skills and Experience

Experience of teaching, coaching or mentoring students with, learning difficulties and/or other disabilities visual impairments

Experience of working in a further education environment or SEND

Ability to provide information in a report format

Experience of instructing small groups of students, or other relevant groups

Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and requirements of the students

Experience of developing and contributing to specialist curriculum programmes

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

IT literate with a working knowledge of MS office in particular Word, Excel and Outlook

General & Specialist Knowledge

Previous experience of working in education sector

Special Requirements

Commitment to undertaking any training & personal development required which may take place in college holidays

Other information:

Henshaws Society for Blind People aims to employ a diverse workforce and is committed to equality of employment and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Henshaws is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. It is a criminal offence for people barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group e.g. vulnerable adults, children or both. An Enhanced DBS with barring and reference checks will be sought from the successful candidate.

Henshaws reserves the right to check social media accounts of all successful applicants. For more information, please contact the HR department on .

Registered Charity No: 221888