Job Description

Salary

24,062 to 24,727 per annum

Contractual hours

36.5

Basis

Full Time - All Year

Region

Permanent

Package

On Site Gym
Parking
LG Pension Scheme
Staff Discounts
Cycle to Work
Car Scheme

Job category/type

Support Staff

Date posted

16/05/2025

Job reference

REQ001635

We are seeking to appoint: Placement Officer

To source, co-ordinate and monitor student placements for Care & Childcare, Health & Social Care


Identifying suitable placements which meet the requirements of the course, college placement criteria and relevant safeguarding conditions Building up a network of employers to provide placement opportunities and create long term working relationships Carry out placement visits to ensure health & safety compliance Recording of student placements and providing appropriate feedback to students, tutors and placement providers during on-site visits Where necessary support the learners' in class to prepare for placement Contribute to learners' target setting through collaboration with the tutors and employers and provide clear guidance and support Liaise with appropriate tutors/coordinators and Head of School to identify specific course requirements in relation to placements being sought Undertake DBS disclosure applications where applicable and medical questionnaires with students Be part of the student selection and support team Effective employer engagement and organisation of placement provider events

Other Duties and Responsibilities

a) Comply with internal and external quality standards that contribute to the College's strategic aims.

b) Comply with college policies and procedures and health and safety regulations.

c) Support the safeguarding and promotion of students' welfare.

d) Maintain confidentiality in relation to all College information and to comply with Data Protection Legislation.

e) Participate in the College's Appraisal scheme and undertake any training as required.

f) Support and actively participate in the implementation of the College's Equal Opportunity policies.

The for this role has been attached, please refer to this for a more detailed information of this role.

About South and City College Birmingham's

We are one of the largest further education providers in the UK, with eight campuses across the city. We are committed to ensuring students have the relevant skills, qualifications and experience for their future, whether that is to seek employment or continue their education.

Our vision is to be recognised as an outstanding educational and economical resource by, providing outstanding education, training that is primarily vocational in response to the needs of the learners, employers and other key stakeholders.

At South and City College Birmingham, equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to who we are and what we do. We are firmly committed to promoting and imbedding the key principles for all within our institution, from our learners to our staff, governors, employers, visitors and contractors.

For further details about the role and how to apply:

Specified in the , please contact the People Services team by email to peopleservices@sccb.ac.uk



South and City College recognises that personal safety is a fundamental precondition for effective and successful teaching and learning and can only be felt in a safe learning environment that promotes well-being, safety and security for all students, staff and visitors. Safeguarding is a core element of all aspects of college activity.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation or offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).



Candidates should be aware that if shortlisted, an online search will be conducted as an additional safeguarding check. We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates prior to interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of (Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in paragraph 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCISE) 2022. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.



This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016), and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential part of the role.