Learning Mentor Fixed Term until 31 July 2024 - Progressions

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• To become a Learning Mentor in our Progressions department, we need someone who is ambitious, committed, and personable.
• The successful candidate will have the chance to acquire new skills and develop their abilities in a wide range of activities.
• We have a variety of students from the surrounding area, we are a welcoming and inclusive community that champions diversity and equality across our college.
• Our departments collaborate to establish and uphold the inclusive HoW culture, we keep this in mind as we manage interactions with the public, fellow employees, and nearby schools.
• Although this position is centred cross campus, all applicants must be prepared to travel to our other campuses or surrounding areas as required.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• To find a more detailed list of your day-to-day responsibilities, please refer to the key roles and accountabilities section on our Job Description. In summary, as someone who has a experience in developing and delivering programmes or support towards identified outcomes or objectives, you will support in many aspects. To name a few:
• To follow the direction and participate in discussion with the CRQ Leader regarding the content and delivery of small group mentoring and support sessions.
• To participate in the design and delivery of mentoring and support sessions enabling students to access online or learning materials that will give them the opportunity to address gaps in vocational knowledge and skills and to prepare them for assessments and examinations.
• To track, monitor and inform on the progress of students through Pro Monitor to identify further learning opportunities and review impact of support

ABOUT US.

Heart of Worcestershire College, the county's largest further education institution, offers a diverse range of academic, vocational, and community courses throughout its campuses. Ofsted has given us a GOOD rating. In all we do, our principles of diversity, integrity, partnership, and trust come through, enabling us to offer timely and knowledgeable services both within and outside of our immediate neighbourhood. By 2030, we also intend to be 90% green!

Our goal is to advance, innovate, and inspire. We're looking for people who want to come along for the journey because our growth will be your growth.

THE PERKS.

• A career with us entails much more than a pay check, because we know our employees are our most valuable resource. You can look forward to the following perks with us.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year); giving access to free confidential counselling
• Regular Continuing Professional Development
• Opportunity to gain further qualifications and enhance professional development through our Awards process
• Generous holiday allowance
• Agile and Flexible working (Dependent upon role)
• Employee discounts & benefits package including high street and travel discounts
• Fantastic progression opportunities
• A mentor to support you in your new role
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite parking (Certain Campuses only)
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

WE HIRE PEOPLE.

Every person we hire has a different mix of experiences, cultures, and identities, as well as a unique background and physical make-up. Together, we strengthen HoW.

The College is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised.

We want you to know that HoW is an equal opportunity employer as you are probably applying for or considering applying for a job with us if you are reading this. This College expects everyone to share its commitment to promoting and protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults' welfare and equality of opportunity.

For us, this means that we always work to be as inclusive as possible in all areas of employment and that we will not allow any form of discrimination.