ROLE PROFILE. Moral Purpose Students first a belief that all students can achieve and an unwavering commitment to pursue achievement for all.

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1 ROLE PROFLE General Details Job Title Transition and Work Experience Co-ordinator Vacancy no. VN171 Directorate Vocational and Technical Skills Department Willow Tree Centre Reporting to Head of the Willow Tree Centre Responsible for No direct reports Place of work Telford College Tenure Fixed Term until 24 th July 2018 Hours/FTE 37 hours per week (term time only) Salary 19,999-23,282 per annum, pro rata Terms & Conditions Business Support DBS Enhanced Closing Date Wednesday 25 th October 2017 (9.00am) nterview Date Monday 30 th October 2017 The Post Moral Purpose Students first a belief that all students can achieve and an unwavering commitment to pursue achievement for all. The Transition & Work Experience Co-ordinator will be part of a pro-active enthusiastic team helping to promote student achievements and to be responsible for the robust planning and execution of High Needs students smooth transition into and out of Telford College. The post holder will be involved in the writing of appropriate EHCP outcomes depending on students individual needs. They will attend students annual meetings prior to them starting at Telford College through to when they leave and will be important participants in helping students and families plan for the future. The responsibility of arranging high quality work experience, focusing on students individual interests and aspirations will also be part of this role. Responsible to the Leadership team of the provision, the post holder is required to maintain efficient working relationships with all students, staff, multi-professional team, L.A, parents/ carers, work placement staff, governors and all visitors. Main Duties and Responsibilities The successful applicant will be expected to: Actively participate in the interview, assessment and induction process for and with students. Attend and report at the student s annual reviews, including those held at the feeder school. 1

2 Liaise with external agencies to ensure a smooth transition into other provisions or settings at 19. Ensure minutes of reviews and Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings are recorded. Ensure all goals, targets and objectives are set up with the students, parents and MDT s. Monitor the progress of students against their goals, targets and objectives and report concerns to senior staff. Act as a point of contact for key people such as parents, social worker, MDT s and internal staff. Work with students and their families and the MDT to plan transition and work experience for students. Develop proactive working systems with the MDT to support work experience activities. Create and maintain an accurate database of work experience contacts. Co-ordinate and prepare individual learners for their work experiences both internal and external. This will include supporting the completion of required paperwork in preparation for work placement visits. Actively find, nurture and maintain links with work experience providers. To develop further opportunities and contacts and distribute this information as effectively as possible for use by learners and staff. Work with MDT s to ensure that the learners person centred plans are used to inform work placements and transition plans and underpin the learners long term goals. Develop business and community contacts and networks and develop a range of placements within the local community in a range of different formats to meet the needs of individual students. Work in partnership with the internal staff. Maintain and update a clear and central monitoring and evaluation system of all student Work Experience and Transition activities. Be responsible for the menu of work experience activities and optimise a range of internal and external placements. Contribute to report processes for learners. Maximise opportunities for work experience placements with external businesses. Ensure all learners taking part in a work activity have been prepared for the activity, learning and recording opportunities explained and de-briefing exercises put in place. Provide assessment records for individual students. Provide feedback and reports as required on student achievement in line with provision policy requirements. Contribute within contractual hours, to meetings, discussions and management systems necessary to co-ordinate the work of the provision as a whole. Undertake professional development. Undertake outreach/inclusion work in other settings as required. Promote good relationships with parents/ carers other professionals and visitors. Carry out any reasonable administrative or supportive role in line with the post. Attend staff meetings and training as required. 2

3 Other Corporate Responsibilities Reflect the vision, mission, aims and values of the College. Always strive for continuous improvement in your professional practice and delivery of outcomes. Participate in the College s performance development reviews and engage in continuous professional development Be compliant with Data Protection Act arrangements and confidentiality. dentify the financial, health and safety, equality, safeguarding, confidentiality or other risks associated with the post s sphere of responsibility and to define and take positive action to manage these risks. Promote the Prevent agenda to employers. Carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time. Carry out all the duties in the context of the practical application of the College s equal opportunities policy, child protection and safeguarding policy and acting responsibly at all times in order to maintain the health and safety of yourself and others. This role profile is current as the date shown. t is liable to variation to reflect changes in the job. 3

4 PERSON SPECFCATON EVDENCE KEY A = Application = nterview R = References T = Test P = Presentation C = Certificate Or a combination Essential Desirable Evidence 1. Level 3 qualification or above. A/C 2. Level 2 qualification (GCSE A* - C, or equivalent) in Maths and English or a willingness to attain these qualifications with the support of the College A/C 3. Level 3 qualification in Health and Safety or a commitment to achieve this in the first year of employment. A/C 4. Level 4 careers / nformation, Advice and Guidance qualification (or commitment to achieve this). A/C 5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with students and professionals, both internal and external to the organisation. A/ 6. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative. A/ 7. Excellent computer literacy including use of Microsoft Office packages such as Excel. A/T 8. Experience of planning transition activities. A/ 4

5 9. Commitment to and experience of working with students aged between 16 to 25 years of age with Severe Learning Difficulties and Complex Needs and Profound Multiple Disabilities. A/ 10. Knowledge / experience of finding work placements for learners with SLD/ PMLD. A/ 11. Good understanding of the need for confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act. A/ 12. Knowledge of current best practice for work experience. 13. Diplomatic and sensitive to the needs of students with a calm and stable demeanour with the ability to respond consistently to students with additional needs. 14. Resourceful 15. Good report writing skills A/T 16. Willingness to learn new skills and continually develop in the role by networking and understanding of ongoing changes in this area within local authorities. 17. Willingness to support our provisions work within other provisions through outreach and work with other students/areas within Telford College and other community settings 18. An understanding of and commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity 19. Knowledge and/or competencies of health and safety as relevant to the post and a commitment to safeguarding the health and safety of learners and others 5

6 20. Commitment to maximising independence for all young people with SEND to secure high quality and aspirational outcomes in their preparation for adulthood. 21. Thorough understanding of the SEND code of practice and the Preparation for Adulthood DfE tool in preparing young people with an EHCP for adulthood A/ 6

7 ADDTONAL NFORMATON Conditions of Appointment All Appointments to the College are subject to: Verification of relevant qualifications Receipt of references considered suitable by the College Verification that you are legally permitted to work in the United Kingdom Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Checks The College s policy is to have an enhanced disclosure check for all posts. As an organisation using the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) to assess applicants suitability for positions of trust, the College complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. t undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a Disclosure on the basis of conviction or other information revealed. The College has a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available from Human Resources. Equality and Diversity The College is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community. The College welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and will interview any person with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role as outlined in the person specification. Safeguarding The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Location The postholder will be required to carry out their duties on the College premises. 7