Key Worker - UKSPF - North Somerset

As one of the fastest-growing Colleges in the UK, delivering courses from entry level right up to Masters degrees, Weston College is an inspiring place to work. Why not join us as a Key Worker - UKSPF - North Somerset?

Day to day duties

Proactively promote and recruit participants to the programme. Focussing on Economically Inactive individuals/groups as well as supporting Youth and/or Employed areas when opportunities arise.

Work with participants to provide proactive and motivational IAG sessions on a 1:1 basis and in group sessions including initial diagnostic and skills testing where applicable.

To identify and address individual barriers in relation to health; lifestyle; motivation and resilience.

Compile case studies and collect evaluation forms from each participant.

Minimum NVQ L2 qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) or be willing to undertake the qualification whilst in post.

Minimum of two years Job Coaching or similar experience.
A teaching qualification, or be willing to undertake the qualification whilst in post., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Generous holiday entitlement
2-week Christmas closure
Potential for hybrid working opportunities
Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
Generous pension scheme
Local and national staff discounts
Free parking across sites
Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause
Focus on staff wellbeing
Wellbeing@weston hub
Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses
Annual staff conference with guest speakers
Employee assistance programme - available 24/7, 365 days a year
Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression

Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.