Work Experience Job Coach

Heart of Worcestershire College; Worcester; Sur place; GBP 26 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Heart of Worcestershire College is seeking a Work Experience Job Coach at Worcester campus to help learners develop employability skills and secure meaningful placements. You will collaborate with Personal Tutors and Careers to prepare students for the workplace and expand work opportunities with local employers.

Responsibilities include building employer connections, overseeing placement safety and compliance, and guiding students on CVs and interview techniques.

Qualifications

• All successful candidates will need to complete and pay for a DBS check.
• You will be based at Worcester campus with flexibility to travel across sites.
• Hours: 37 per week, 52 weeks per annum; full-time role.

Responsabilités

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local employers to secure high-quality work placements, projects and guest speaker opportunities.
• Assess, monitor and support work placements, ensuring health and safety, risk assessment and compliance.
• Prepare learners for the workplace with employability, CV, job search and interview skills.
• Monitor student progress during placements with regular employer and learner contact and provide guidance and skills assessment.
• Maintain accurate records and support the careers programme and Gatsby Benchmark objectives.

Description du poste

Job Title Work Experience Job Coach Closing Date 26/10/2026 23:59 Pay Actual Salary: £25,724 - £27,961 based on 37 Hours x 52 Weeks. Starting salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications. Hours 37 hours x 52 weeks Type Full Time

Location: Worcester Campus

Join us as a Work Experience Job Coach at Heart of Worcestershire College

We are looking for someone whos ambitious, driven, and enthusiastic to join our Work Experienceteam.

This is your chance to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and take on exciting challenges in a vibrant, forward‑thinking environment.

Heart of Worcestershire College is recognised for nurturing the brilliance of every student and we are proud to be a college that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Our latest Ofsted report highlights our continued commitment to delivering high-quality education, outstanding support for learners and meaningful partnerships with employers and the wider community. HoW college has also been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 reflecting our commitment to building a positive workplace culture where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

Youl be mainly based at our Worcester campus, but flexibility to travel across sites is essential.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

For the full breakdown, check out the Key Roles and Accountabilities in the Job Description.

You will support in many aspects, to name a few:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local employers to secure high-quality work placements, supported projects, employer encounters and guest speaker opportunities for learners.
• Assess, monitor and support work placement opportunities, ensuring all health and safety, risk assessment and compliance requirements are met.
• Prepare learners for the workplace by working closely with Personal Tutors and Careers teams to develop employability, CV, job search and interview skills.
• Monitor student progress during placements through regular employer and learner contact, providing guidance, support and skills assessment to promote successful outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records, contribute to quality improvement processes, and support the College’s careers programme, careers strategy and Gatsby Benchmark objectives.

WHO WE ARE

Heart of Worcestershire College is the countys largest and most diverse FE provider, offering academic, vocational, and community courses across multiple campuses. In 2026 the college achieved a strong standard or expected standard across all areas from Ofsted. We are also delighted to be recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. This accolade reflects the culture we have worked hard to build across the College.

Our values diversity, integrity, partnership and trust power everything we do and shape the experience we give our learners. Were also on a mission to be 90% green by 2030 and we love you to be part of that journey.

If youre ready to innovate, inspire and progress, youlell feel right at home here.

Your growth is our growth.

WHY YOULL LOVE WORKING HERE

A career at HoW offers much more than a monthly pay slip. We invest in our people and make sure they feel supported, valued, and ready to shine.

Heres what you can look forward to:

• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular CPD and opportunities to gain new qualifications
• Agile and flexible working options (role dependent)
• A great benefits package with high‑street and travel discounts
• Clear progression routes
• A mentor to help you settle in and succeed
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite parking (at selected campuses)
• Opportunities to give back through community and charity projects

WE HIRE PEOPlE.

We value individuality. Everyone at HoW brings their own story, background, identity and strengths nd together, were stronger for it.

Were committed to being an inclusive and supportive employer and expect all colleagues to share our dedication to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

NEED TO KNOW

All successful candidates will need to complete and pay for a DBS check, plus required online verification checks.

Please note: HoW College reserves the right to extend the advertising period for this vacancy or close the vacancy early in line with volume of applicants. We would therefore advise interested candidates to apply promptly.

Closing date: 26th October 2026
Interview date: TBC

If you are viewing this advert on Indeed, Total Jobs or another job board, it is worth noting there is more information about the position on the Heart of Worcestershire website, this will include the role profile.

• Job Description

  AIM AND PURPOSE OF THE JOB

  Under the direction of the departments Leaders/Managers, to plan, secure, monitor and evaluate suitable work placements and volunteering opportunities for students on full time programmes for an identified caseload of students. To engage with and visit local businesses and employers to source and secure placement opportunities and foster continued working relationships. To secure relevant guest speaker visits to college throughout the academic year and support planning/organisation of employer related events, trips or visits.

  To work with the CRQ Manager responsible for work experience to ensure you meet college KPI targets, termly student placements targets, promote good news stories and experiences of learners. Work closely with the Business Skills and Engagement Lead, Personal Tutors and Careers team to engage learners and support them to achieve. To meet the needs of the Careers Strategy and Gatsby benchmarks.

  KEY ROLES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Liaise with local employers in order to secure suitable work placement companies, overed projects and engage potential guest speakers.
  • Visit potential placements in order to ascertain their suitability and to obtain relevant information/documentation.
  • Conduct HASPS, risk assessments where necessary or obtain copies of relevant risk assessments and Insurance documentation from employers.
  • Liaise with employers on students development of employability skills via their work experience placement and increase learnersncounters with employers over and above work placement.
  • Visit students on placement to check and record progress, skills assessment and provide support.
  • Work in partnership with Personal Tutors and Leaders/Directors to ensure students are well prepared for, and well supported during their work experience placement, adapting resources as required.
  • Ensure Personal Tutors are aware of student progress during work experience placements.
  • To liaise with the Careers Team and Personal Tutors to ensure learners are work ready and equipped with job search, CV and interview skills.
  • To contribute to the self-assessment and improvement plans for work experience as part of the Colleges quality processes.
  • To keep accurate records of individual and group progress enabling timely completion of relevant targets.
  • To contribute to the colleges (published) careers programme and support the cross-college careers strategy and Gatsby benchmarks.
  • To attend specific meetings for work experience/careers as applicable during the academic year.

  GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
  

  • To commit to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
    
  • To participate in the Colleges Performance Management Scheme and attend such training events as are necessary to enable him/her to carry out the duties of the job description.
    
  • To continually improve teaching, learning and assessment through proactive CPD and sharing best practice.
    
  • To actively participate in the Colleges Quality System, including quality improvement strategies and initiatives.
    
  • To undertake such other duties as may be assigned commensurate with the grade and purpose of the post.
    
  • To take reasonable care for the health and safety of him/her and for others affected by his/her work.
  • To actively support College Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity policies.
  • To operate/conduct all HR tasks and functions within the principles of GDPR.

  This Job Description is current at the date shown below, and is a guide to the work you will be required to undertake.In consultation with the post holder, it may be changed from time to time by the College to meet changing circumstances.

  May 2023

  The appointment is subject to the Conditions of Service for Business Support Staff.

  Conditions of Service

  All successful applicants will undergo the following checks:

  • Enhanced DBS
  • 2 x References, one of which must be your current or most recent employer
  • Qualification validation check

  SALARY

  The salary range for this post is from £25,724 to £27,961 per annum. Your starting salary will be dependent upon your qualifications and experience. Once you have successfully passed your probationary period, your salary will increase within the salary band on an annual incremental basis, until you reach the top of the salary scale.

  HOURS OF WORK

  The hours of work will be based on 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum.

  ANNUAL LEAVE

  The post carries 25 annual leave days, plus eight public bank holidays plus a further five concessionary days as ‘leave to be taken at the Principals discretion’.

  After 2 years continuous service, your annual leave entitlement will increase to 30 days per annum.

  Please note that only in exceptional circumstances, with your Directors permission, will staff be able to take more than 3 consecutive weeks of leave in any leave year.

  PENSION SCHEME

  The College operates an occupational pension scheme, namely the ‘Local Government Pension Scheme’.

  PROBATIONARY PERIOD

  All newly appointed staff have to serve a 6 month probationary period.During the probationary period you will have to complete the Corporate staff induction, a Teaching and Learning Induction session if you deliver learning and additional mandatory courses on: Equality & Diversity session, Keeping Children safe in Education, Safeguarding Training session, Prevent, GDPR, Cyber Security and Health & Safety training session. Failure to complete these will prevent you from successfully completing your probation.

  REFERENCES

  All candidates have to have 2 satisfactory references.

  LOCATION

  The successful applicant will be based Cross Campus but may be required to work at other locations from time to time.

  VALIDATION OF QUALIFICATIONS

  The College will undertake qualification validation by writing to the appropriate educational institute. Only those qualifications which are essential for the post will be followed up.

  CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENT TO OBTAIN A QUALIFICATION

  If you are required to obtain a qualification as a contractual requirement, the College reviews its CPD budget on an annual basis regarding availability of funds, and cannot therefore guarantee that newly appointed staff will receive either part or full funding for the course fees. However, student loan facilities are available.

  MATHS AND ENGLISH

  All staff are required to have a minimum level 2 qualification in both English and Maths.If you are not already in receipt of one or both of these qualifications, you will be expected to obtain it (them) during your employment at the College.

  SAFEGUARDING

  The College 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.All newly appointed staff will be required to undertake safeguarding training during their probationary period.

  Heart of Worcestershire College adheres to the Department of Educations guidance on Keepingsafe in Education. As part of your induction, you will be required to read and understand part 1 of this document.
  

  ONLINE CHECKS

  Candidates shortlisted for interview and then subsequently become successful in the recruitment process and prior to a formal offer of employment being made will be subject to online checks being carried out by a neutral party not directly involved in the recruitment process.Consent for these checks was requested at application stage.

  DISCLOSURE & BARRING CHECK

  All successful applicants will be required to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check.The costs of this check will be deducted from the applicants first salary payment from the College.The College adheres to the DBS Code of Practice and has policies covering the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders and the Secure Storage, Handling, Use, Retention and Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information. Copies of these are available on request.

  RECRUITMENT OF EX-OFFENDERS

  The College is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff or users of its services, regardless of race, gender religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability or offending background.

  As an organisation we use the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) to assess the suitability of all prospective appointments. We undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a Disclosure on the basis of conviction or other information revealed.

  Applicants/employees are required to declare any pending criminal prosecutions they may have as well as any spent criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings as defined under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. The only exception to this requirement is that applicants/employees do not need to disclose any 6* 'protected' cautions, or convictions as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2013.

  Please read the 'Guidance Note to applicants on disclosing information about cautions and convictions in their application' document before you complete your application form.

  Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of any offences.

  TRAINING

  All successful applicants will be required to undertake all mandatory training and update sessions and any appropriate training and development as required, including Health and Safety.

  SMOKING POLICY

  HoW College is a Smoke Free environment from the effects of direct/indirect contact with smoking, including using the following:

  • Cigarettes
  • E-cigarettes
  • Vaporisers
  • Pipe smoking
  • Cigars
  • And all other associated smoking products

  APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

  Candidates with a disability should contact the HR Department before interview if they require any adjustments to be made for the interview and/or selection tests.

  APPLICATIONS

  A completed application form should be submitted. Curriculum vitae will not be accepted as a substitute.

  It would greatly assist the shortlisting panel if the information submitted on your application clearly identifies and demonstrates how your qualities match those listed under the essential requirements on the person specification.

  Please remember that it is not sufficient to merely repeat what is in the specification – you must show how you meet each requirement. You must also provide details under 'previous employment' which must include all employment undertaken since leaving full time education.

  Completed application forms should be submitted by 29th October 2026 via our website at www.howcollege.ac.uk

  INTERVIEWS

  The Interview date for this post is TBC; short-listed candidates will be notified with the details for interview.In view of the high cost of postage, it is not our intention to notify unsuccessful applicants.If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful and accept our thanks for your interest in applying. College reserves the right to withdraw a position before the closing date if the appointment has been arranged or no longer required.

  DATA PROTECTION/GDPR

  Please be aware that HoW College complies with the current Data Protection Act. GDPR is a European wide update to the Data Protection Act, with more requirements and stronger enforcement.As such we expect all staff to fully comply with the requirements of these legislation. Failure to do so will lead to formal disciplinary action.

  Members of staff will be provided with guidance in relation to GDPR to ensure that full compliance is achieved and maintained within the College.

  Further information can be obtained by using the following link:

  https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-data-protection/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr/