Work Based Learning Coordinator

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title:          Work Based Learning Coordinator

Location:        Bankside College, Hanley Castle, WR8 0AD

Salary:           £35,000.00 - £40,000.00 per annum

Hours:            37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:       Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Purpose of the Role

At Bankside College, we pride ourselves on our student-centred curriculum. We are aspirational for all students. Many students have not experienced success, and it is important that we create a safe learning environment where students are able to flourish and achieve more than they believed to the possible. Learning opportunities are personalised, recognising the vastly differing needs and starting points of our students.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable member of staff to join our team to support with the growth of the business.

Areas of Responsibilities & Key Tasks

Developing Offsite Provision and Work-based Learning

We are looking for an experienced member of staff to take a lead role in facilitating the implementation of the work experience, supported internships and inclusive apprenticeships across the college. This approach will be bespoke to the students and their needs.

For a full list of Duties and Responsibilities, please see the Job Description

To view the Job Description, please click here - Work Based Learning Coordinator

About Us

Bankside College is an exciting new venture near Hanley Castle, Worcester. Working in partnership with the Outcomes First Group and Options Autism, the College will provide a Further Education experience for those aged 16 to 24 year-olds with autism, complex needs and learning disabilities. The main aim of the College is to help its students prepare for adulthood and their next stage in life.

In a new purpose-built building, situated in acres of natural beauty, Bankside College will provide a varied, individualised curriculum to enable its students to gain vocational and independence skills to help them achieve their aspirations. Our staff will work together as a cohesive team, to provide the very best experience for the students which will include practical activities, Maths, English and Digital Literacy. The curriculum will have a focus on individual targets, personal skills and enrichment which will include The Duke of Edinburgh Award. Some students will also take part in supported work experience, social enterprise programmes, and volunteering.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit

***OFG Equal Opportunities Strategy