Job Title: Employability Coach (1x 29 hpw, Term Time Only 1x 36 hpw, Term Time Only)
Location: Isleworth
Temporary position - Start date 2nd September
Hourly Rate: £14.50 - £15.00 ph
To identify, secure, organise and monitor high quality, safe and appropriate work experience and placements for students within a relevant and realistic work setting.
This includes the delivery of proactive and inspiring preparation sessions, work related activities and engagement with employers to help students prepare for work experience and reflect meaningfully on their skills, experience and future choices.
- Work with the team to organise, monitor and administer work experience / placements to ensure that targets are achieved.
- Establish and develop strong links with local businesses and national employers to seek out and create opportunities for relevant, appropriate and meaningful work placements and work-related learning activities.
- Laise and visit employers in the workplace to ensure all placements are suitable and meet the required standards.
- Liaise with students, tutors, support teams and parents to ensure students are prepared for placements.
- Be responsible for ensuring effective, appropriate and timely communication with students, curriculum and employers and be the first point of call for resolving any issues.
- Create and deliver relevant skill sessions and engagement with employers to advise, engage and support students in sourcing and preparing for their work placement, either 1:1 or in groups.
- Monitor and track records.
- Visit and monitor students in placement.
- Monitor and record placement houses, attendance levels and make evaluations.
We are looking for someone with:
- Experience of delivering creative and engaging activities
- Experience of developing links with employers
- Employability skills
- Understanding of young people and the importance of work experience
- Strong administration and excellent communication skills
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others