Job Description

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN'S ACT 1989)

Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position, as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).

This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.

BACKGROUND TO THE POST

Warwickshire College has an excellent reputation for vocational education and training for work-based Apprenticeships. The Work Based Learning Academy is a large and varied curriculum area offering a wide range of subjects and disciplines, including apprenticeships, work based learning qualifications, management training and professional accreditations. The post holder will be responsible for a caseload of apprentices.

We are now seeking a motivated and organised individual who can liaise with both employers and learners to assess their competencies within the workplace. The department provides training and assessment for Apprenticeship Standards. The post holder will join the existing Hairdressing team to work with the Head of School to provide employers with the necessary support to employ apprentices and to continue to support the apprentices in the workplace. To carry out Health and Safety checks and Risk Assessments. To visit students and Apprentices in work settings to carry out reviews, assess, train and offer support, to liaise with Employers. To provide a point of contact for employers and other agencies as necessary. To be responsible for producing and updating data relating to Work Based Learning and Apprenticeships, and for carrying out any necessary administrative tasks related to their caseload of employers and apprentices.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide a single point of contact and main liaison between the employer, the apprentices and the college.

Support, mentor and guide the apprentice during their apprenticeship to collate the evidence required for their qualification and Apprenticeship Standard or Programme.

Support the Apprentice through the EPA Process

Complete apprentice reviews in a timely manner and ensure feedback/actions are fully communicated to all relevant parties.

Conduct Employer Premises Compliance visits and subsequent monitoring visits to ensure all matters in relation to Health and Safety and insurance are in place and the associated documentation and recording processes are adhered to.

Provide relevant information, guidance, updates and support to existing and new employers in relation to our curriculum offer including: Apprenticeship Service

Work closely with the relevant curriculum team/s to monitor apprentice progress against their assessment plan and milestones.

Carry out assessment to national, college and awarding body standards and to support the achievement of all elements of the programme.

Attend marketing or careers events at college or at other venues as required to promote the college's curriculum on offer.

To support through a cycle of continual quality improvement

OFFERS OF WORK

For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

When you join WCG, we offer you a whole host of employee benefits, including:

The opportunity to apply for Hybrid working.

Generous leave entitlement plus up to 4 free College Closure days a year.

WCG offers all employees who are carers, the option to request a period of Carer's Leave that is equal to their usual working week, paid at their normal pay.

Comprehensive training programme.

Leadership & Management training programme to develop our next generation of managers.

Superb health and wellbeing support with Wellbeing@WCG.

The opportunity to join our voluntary health cash plan run by Health Shield.

Free on-site gym.

Discounted Full Cost Recovery courses.

Cycle to work scheme.

Discounted hair & beauty treatments in our college salons.

Pension schemes.

Free will writing service.

Free car parking on-site.

Essential

Attainments

A minimum Level 3 qualification within Hair Assessor's Award or equivalent. Applicant willing to achieve within the first 9 months will be considered. GCSE Grade A-C in English and Maths or equivalent. Evidence of formal structured training in a relevant vocational area. Extensive experience within the vocational area. Have a working knowledge of Health & Safety in the appropriate vocation. Possess a wide technical knowledge in the vocational area. Experience of liaising and negotiating with industrial partners. Current experience or assessor activity in a vocational related area Evidence of Continual Professional Development A willingness to undertake professional development to address specific vocational skill requirements. A UK driving licence free of major endorsements.

Desirable

Attainments

Excellent administrative skills, including IT skills. Internal Verification Award or equivalent. Experience of Electronic Tracking and Monitoring Systems
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,333.00-30,021.00 per year

Expected hours: 18.5 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you have an Assessor's Award or equivalent, or the willingness to obtain one? Do you have a UK driving licence free of major endorsements?
Work Location: In person