Area Manager - Supported Internships (Travel Required)

South West London & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Choices College is a supported internship programme within South West London & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust, designed to help young adults with learning difficulties, disabilities or autism become employment ready. The Area Manager will lead and expand the programme, travel across sites, and work with colleges and Local Authorities.

You will plan delivery, assess support needs, deliver employability sessions, develop placements, safeguard learners, and coordinate with the National

Responsibilities

• Plan, co-ordinate, deliver and monitor the implementation of the supported internship within their area of responsibility.
• Provide and be responsible for bespoke and indivdualised programme of delivery for every intern completing the Supported Internship by assessing their support needs utilising all information available.
• Plan and deliver NCFE employability sessions, including assessing and uploading of intern work for completion of their portfolios to prescribed deadlines.
• Work in partnership with college colleagues to ensure that the intern is achieving their full potential whilst on the supported internship including English and maths.
• Work in partnership to develop and maintain placement opportunities with stakeholders within their area of responsibility
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders interacting with the college to ensure the successful implementation of the supported internship within their area.
• Ensure the wellbeing of all interns engaging with the internship, supporting and referring to appropriate agencies when needed
• Follow Safeguarding Procedures to ensure the safety of learners when there are concerns.
• Work alongside and deputise for the Regional Lead, carrying out appropriate duties in their absence.
• Manage, support and oversee the work of the Co-ordinator acting as a role model in terms of delivering a culture of high performance, effective time management and flexibility in delivering workloads and priorities.
• Be part of a wider national team for WT&E specifically supporting the widening participation agenda.
• Demonstrate high levels of negotiation and engagement skills to ensure successful implementation of the supported internship for the learners.
• Demonstrate ability to manage behaviours that challenge.

Job description

Choices College is a supported internship programme within South West London & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust, designed to help young adults with learning difficulties, disabilities or autism become employment ready. The Area Manager will lead and expand the programme, travel across sites, and work with colleges and Local Authorities.

You will plan delivery, assess support needs, deliver employability sessions, develop placements, safeguard learners, and coordinate with the National