Supported Learning Coordinator

Supported Learning Department

Supported Employment Coordinator (Supported Learning)

Full Time, Permanent

Salary £31,207.00 - £34,104.00

United Colleges Group (UCG) is based at the heart of the education sector in London.  With a combined turnover of £50m, the Group has both the ambition and strength to create a lasting difference in the local communities it serves, and beyond.

We are currently seeking a Supported Employment Coordinator to work as part of the Supported Learning team. You will be working alongside colleagues on the discrete provision for young people with learning disabilities to develop high quality, personalised work experience and employment opportunities.

You will be responsible for:

Working with students and their tutors to agree, secure, monitor and review appropriate work experience placements

Maintain and develop effective links with employers, Course Tutors, Employment Advisors, Job Coaches, parents/carers and other partners

Support learners on work experience placements, incl. travel training

Manage and further develop the college’s award-winning mini-job scheme

To succeed in this role, you will need excellent communication, organisational, record keeping and team working skills, and a positive approach to problem solving and developing innovative practice. 

In return, the Group offers generous annual leave, a defined-benefit pension scheme, an interest-free season ticket loan, cycle scheme, free sight tests, enhanced maternity and paternity leave schemes and many other benefits.

The College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Successful applicants will be subject to full-vetting procedures including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services Check.