Havant and South Downs College (HSDC)
Hours: 17 per week
About the Role
Our VFL team based at South Downs is looking for an Employability Coach to develop and deliver the employability-based weekly learning sessions for students across the Vocational and Foundational Learning Courses. To support students in developing job-related skills to help secure and sustain employment. You will engage collaboratively with all Teachers/Lecturers in the department, fostering a culture of high expectations, high standards and mutual respect
Responsibilities
- Support a cohort of students with/without additional needs to develop skills and strategies needed to find a job/work
- Complete vocational profiles with all VFL students
- Support students to identify and assess their own skills, strengths, weaknesses, to assist in job search and career development.
- When required provide 1 to 1 employability coaching, mentoring, advice and guidance to support each student
- To undertake relevant Continuous Professional Development, maintain effective learning and attend appropriate training as required
- Coach students on interview techniques and practicing mock interviews
Requirements
- Level 3 Certificate – British Association for Supported Employment (BASE)
- English and maths to GCSE grade C or equivalent
- Good knowledge of the current skills employers are looking for in a range of vocational careers
- Experience of working with learners with specific learning difficulties / disabilities
How to Apply
We strive in offering an inclusive and accessible recruitment and interview process to all candidates. Should you have any questions at all, or require any support with reasonable adjustments, please contact and a member of our team will respond as soon as possible.
For more information on the position itself, please connect with Sue Reid at for any queries. Please note, we appreciate the value of each applicant but kindly ask that you complete an application form as we do not accept CV's.
Would you like to work for us? We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice, seeking only the best people to help our students and colleagues realise their dreams and potential.
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Alton Campus: Old Odiham Rd, Alton GU34 2LX
Havant Campus: New Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1QL
South Downs Campus: College Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8AA
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