Location: Orpington
Spine point: Spot Salary
Salary: £26,000
Hours: 37 Hours (Full time)
The College
London South East Colleges is a successful and innovative College operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley, Orpington and Greenwich. With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 members of staff, the College is a major employer in the area and makes a significant impact on the lives and future prospects of its learners who travel from across London to study with us. The College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi Academy which is rapidly developing a track record of academic and financial success. With a combined turnover of circa £85m and the ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.
The Role
Youth Workers would be required to develop and deliver high-quality Information, Advice and Guidance with a student-first approach with the College.
The role includes the core elements of personal career guidance and the development of personalised action plans for young people to support them into a positive destination.
In addition, other responsibilities include:
- Working with customers to ensure the best outcome for the customer
- Making referrals to the employability team running DWP opportunities, mentoring circles, sector-based work academies (SBWA) and other employability and career management skills development opportunities
- Liaising with the college Business Development & Employability Teams for referrals to Employability, ESOL, Apprenticeships and other College courses, and to report back on activity to the Team leader & DWP
- Managing an individual caseload and contributing to the planning, delivery and evaluation of this programme
- The persons appointed will be required to work flexibly within a team environment and will be allocated a range of duties and responsibilities. The post holders will work closely with the Directorate and other College staff and will be allocated a range of duties. The duties allocated may be varied or changed by the line manager dependent on the needs of the service
Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate is qualified Careers Adviser and has achieved a Level 3 Information Advice Guidance. They would have also achieved a Level 2 in English and Mathematics. The candidate must have proven experience in providing careers IAG to meet the needs of individuals, experience in supporting young people with careers IAG face to face and remotely (over the telephone, video call or email) and experience in database management/analysis.
The candidate will need to have sound knowledge and understanding of the FE sector, the local labour market and local training providers. And knowledge of a wide range of qualification structures, progression opportunities and career pathways.
The candidate will need to have the following skills:
- Proven track record of successful delivery of one to one careers guidance and facilitation of interactive group sessions
- Highly motivated and able to influence strategic aims
- Ability to cope with competing demands and prioritise tasks
- Strong communication skills in all forms including highly developed listening and presentation skills
- Ability to work flexibility and with enthusiasm
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
Benefits (ONLY APPLICABLE TO PERM, FTC, PT CONTRACTS)
The benefits package includes annual leave of 27 days (excluding bank holidays) plus 3 efficiency closure days during Christmas, up to 2 additional College closure days, and leave for volunteering (pro rata for part time staff). There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to employee assistance programme, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/ bike loan scheme and annual season ticket loan. You will have access to onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in inhouse restaurants and hair and beauty treatments. We are investors in people accredited and committed to professional development of our staff members.
Recognised nationally in 2021 by the TES, as Overall FE Provider of the Year, FE College of the Year ad winning the Contribution to the Local Community award.
London South East Colleges is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.