Moving On Co-ordinator

Job Reference number: MOC/10.16

Hours: 22.2 hours per week, 41 weeks per year (Fixed term contract until October 2017)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced individual to join the Learning Development team in Grantham. This role will complement the existing network of travel trainers that operate elsewhere in the country. The roles key responsibilities will be to take responsibility for the direct one to one training of young people and adults (16-25) with special or additional needs and to develop the skills and confidence needed to enable them to travel safely and independently on public transport, or by walking, cycling or other appropriate methods to engage in work experience, training or employment. To liaise closely with tutors, employers, parents, carers and transport providers to ensure training is delivered in accordance with an individual’s needs, statement or care plan. To provide a range of support to all learners to ensure that they are retained and achieve their qualification.

Successful applicants will be well educated and have experience of working with young people (16 – 25) gained in an educational, youth work or residential setting. This role would also suit a graduate who has spent some time in this field, possibly voluntarily, or equally someone who may not be graduate qualified but has substantial relevant experience. You must have excellent geographical knowledge of the country and be fully conversant with confidentially. The ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and be a confident trainer.

We can offer a pleasant working environment, excellent pension scheme, continued professional development and a generous holiday allowance.

The closing date for all applications will be Friday 18 November 2016, with interviews taking place late November 2016 – exact date TBC.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we will only be able to contact candidates who have been selected for interview.

For a full application pack please e-mail: hrapplications@grantham.ac.uk  

Please note that we do not accept CV’s by way of application or online application via other websites, you must complete a Grantham College application form.

All employment offers are subject to a self-funded (£44) satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The post holder may be required to work towards an accredited qualification with OCN (Open College Network).

Grantham College
Stonebridge Road
Grantham
Lincs
NG31 9AP

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