- Service Delivery & Development:
- Assist in delivering and developing services to children, young people, families, and carers in line with financial plans and College priorities.
- Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and standards to ensure the delivery of excellent services.
- Stay informed on national initiatives from agencies such as the Department for Education (DfE) and Department for Health, to contribute to service strategy and development.
- Support for Young People:
- Identify the specific support needs of young people with High Needs and contribute to addressing barriers to their learning.
- Act as a key worker for learners, providing targeted support including bursary applications and personal care as required.
- Collaborate with teams and families to ensure the smooth transfer of information and create personalized learning materials and strategies.
- Participate in assessments and accreditation processes under the guidance of tutors and managers.
- Safety & Welfare:
- Ensure safeguarding and health & safety protocols are followed, maintaining a safe environment for all learners.
- Provide first aid, medication support, and assist in the development of mentoring relationships with young people.
- Adhere to College policies on equal opportunities, child protection, and health & safety.
- Teamwork & Continuous Development:
- Offer peer mentoring and support to team members.
- Participate in ongoing professional development activities and contribute to team success through collaboration and shared learning.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well to young people.
- Experience managing young people’s behavior and supporting their educational needs.
- Successful experience of working as part of a team.
- Strong personal organization skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage workloads flexibly.
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written, to a high standard.
- Ability to interpret situations, identify barriers, and propose solutions.
- A caring attitude towards young learners, maintaining trust and confidentiality.
- Ability to work flexibly and travel to various locations across the city.
- Minimum Level 2 qualification in Maths and English.
- Appropriate First Aid and medication training.
- Experience working with learners with High Needs.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
- Collaboration: Works effectively with others, both internally and through external partnerships, to achieve shared goals.
- Communication: Demonstrates clear communication, fosters understanding, and invites feedback from others.
- Innovation: Embraces opportunities for improvement, encourages creativity, and supports the development of others.
- Ensuring Fairness: Treats others with respect, ensuring that individuals are valued and supported in line with corporate values.
- Flexibility: The position requires flexibility to meet service needs, with potential lone working and varied locations based on learner needs.
- Physical Requirements: Minimal physical effort required, but Team Teach training will be required.
- Health and Safety: Adherence to College Health and Safety standards is essential.