Work Placement Co-ordinator in Health Care, Child Education & Business

Work Placement Co-ordinator – Health Care, Child Education & Business 
Salary £23,149 per annum
37 hours per week

Working alongside Course Tutors, you will develop learners’ employability skills in preparation for T Level industry placements by establishing relevant work experience and placement opportunities for students.  You will have excellent communication skills, experience of working in an administrative role and a desire to see our students succeed in their future careers.  

Benefits include defined benefits pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, Cycle to Work scheme, opportunities for continuing professional development and good staff support services. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

All posts are subject to a DBS Disclosure in line with our policy of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

Job Purpose:  

• To work alongside Course Tutors in developing students’ employability skills in preparation for T Level industry placements by establishing relevant work experience and placement opportunities for students in Health Care, Child Education & Business, including the supervision and management of college-based projects
• To support the development of high-quality industry placements through the Capacity & Delivery Fund (CDF) and T Level funding, building capacity and establishing strong links with employers in the sector

*During periods when students are on industry placement the postholder will be required to be on call, this may include early and late shifts; if called upon time off in lieu will be given. 

Key Tasks / Responsibilities:

1. Track and monitor work experience for each individual student and complete all administrative tasks accurately including student records; employer records; Health and Safety checks; and all additional administration associated with industry placement and funding requirements.

2. Supervise students on work experience / placement and give formal written feedback as per documentation.

3. Supervise and manage all work experience and college-based projects, ensuring the maintenance of rigorous Health and Safety procedures and work-related evidence for each learner, working closely with the Health & Safety team to ensure all requirements are in place.

4. Network with employers/charities/wider community to identify sustained work experience/ placement opportunities for learners. Additionally, identify extended occupation-specific placements which meet the requirements of CDF and T Levels, and work to ensure that all necessary criteria are met.

5. Work with the Marketing department at Lancaster and Morecambe College to maximise publicity opportunities

6. Support tutors in organising, promoting and monitoring work placement/experience for all students in the department, particularly monitoring and supporting opportunities for learners with SEND to access high quality external industry placements in the same way as other learners.

7. Maintain up to date records of College links with both established and new employers in the local engineering sector and construction trades.

8. Attend all course team/Programme Area meetings.

9. Other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as required.

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

• Contribute to the quality improvement process;
• Work within health and safety guidelines and be aware of your responsibilities for health and safety;
• Adhere to College policies and procedures;
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of young persons and vulnerable adults;
• Value and promote equality, diversity and inclusion;
• Undertake professional development to ensure skills and qualifications are up to date;
• Participate in meetings and events as required, e.g. Team meetings, parents’ evenings, etc.
• Work co-operatively with colleagues and show commitment to the College and its mission.
• Adhere to Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers (see The Education & Training Foundation: www.et-foundation.co.uk )
• Adhere to the College Values:
  Community – caring, collaborative and inclusive; 
  Opportunity – accessible, aspirational and transformative

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

Disclosure & Barring Service:  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Certificate

Experience 

Essential - Measured by application form and interview

• Experience of working in a relevant industry and/or education and specifically with young people
• Experience of working in an administrative role and liaising with employers
• Experience of financial costing of project work / real jobs etc.
• Supervisory and operational experience of managing projects within relevant industries

Desirable - Measured by application form and interview

• Experience of delivering training or workshops
• Knowledge and understanding of FE curriculum

Qualifications

Essential - Measured by application form and interview* 

• Minimum level 3 qualification in administration and/or relevant subject area
• GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2)*

*You will be required to undertake a Literacy and/or Numeracy assessment at, or immediately after interview, if you do not have these qualifications or cannot provide the relevant certificates

Desirable - Measured by application form and interview

• Health and Safety qualification
• Preparatory Certificate in Education & Training (PCET) or Level 3 Training Assessment and Quality Assurance Award (one of these to be achieved within specified timescale)

Skills / Abilities

Essential - Measured by skills test and interview

• Excellent communication and administrative skills
• High standard of English, numeracy & Essential Digital Skills
• Good presentation skills

Desirable - Measured by skills test and interview

• Good networking skills and knowledge of the local community

Personal

Essential - Measured by application form, skills test and interview

• Full clean driving licence
• Proven organisational skills and the ability to pay attention to detail
• A reliable and flexible approach to work and smart appearance
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Suitability to work with young people and vulnerable adults
• Ability to work on own initiative 

Desirable - Measured by application form, skills test and interview

• Access to own vehicle

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

JOIN OUR TEAM

Lancaster & Morecambe College is a thriving FE College, rated GOOD by Ofsted and justifiably proud of its strong links with our local community. Located between Lancaster and Morecambe, and within commuting distance of Central Lancashire, Cumbria and North Yorkshire, our industry-standard facilities attract colleagues from across the North West.

We are excited to be working in partnership with the Eden Project & local partners to develop the Morecambe Bay Curriculum to meet future employment needs and to utilise our wonderful local landscape as a unique learning resource. 

LMC is a respectful, welcoming safe space to work, learn and thrive with high expectations for all. Valued as a significant local employer, we work hard to provide a supportive, productive and fulfilling working environment for our staff. We are always looking for talented and innovative people to join us.

Valued as a significant local employer, we work hard to provide a supportive, productive and fulfilling working environment for our staff. In addition to a friendly team culture and a range of excellent on-site facilities, we offer:

• Relevant staff training and development and good progression opportunities
• Defined Benefit Pension Schemes for all staff (Local Government and Teachers' Pensions Schemes)
• Generous leave entitlement
• A range of family-friendly and other supportive HR policies
• FREE College gym membership
• Dedicated Occupational Health
• On site The Salon, Restaurant and catering facilities
• FREE parking
• Cycle2work, a Government initiative that allows you to make huge Tax and National Insurance savings on the cost of a new bike and safety equipment via a salary sacrifice scheme

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form