Supported Internship Area Manager — SW London

South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust; Greater London, Nottingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust is seeking an Area Manager to lead and develop the college-based Supported Internship programme for interns aged 16 to 24 with learning disabilities or autism. The role focuses on planning, delivery, and partnership building across NHS and education settings.

The post requires experience with supported internship programmes, teaching learners with learning disabilities in classroom and work placement contexts, and strong collaboration

Qualifications

• Experience delivering supported internships in NHS/education settings.
• Experience teaching learners with learning disabilities in classroom/work placement.
• Strong presentation and persuasive communication skills.
• Experience with multi-agency collaboration including Local Authorities.

Responsibilities

• To 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.

Skills

Supported internships

Learning Disabilities

Presentation skills

Multi-agency work

EHCP knowledge

Job description

South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust is seeking an Area Manager to lead and develop the college-based Supported Internship programme for interns aged 16 to 24 with learning disabilities or autism. The role focuses on planning, delivery, and partnership building across NHS and education settings.

The post requires experience with supported internship programmes, teaching learners with learning disabilities in classroom and work placement contexts, and strong collaboration