Vocational and Work Experience Coordinator

Job Location	Pilning
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£26,687 - £29,807 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

Overview and Responsibilities Vocational and Work Experience Coordinator – HedgewayLocation:Pilning, South Gloucestershire, BS35 4JNSalary:£22,925.16 - £25,605.36 (FTE £26,687.00 - £29,807.00)Hours: 40 hours per week – Term time onlyClosing Date: 10th July 2023Aurora Hedgeway is a dynamic and inspiring provision for children and young people aged 7-19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs.We offer every student the chance to explore and fulfil their own unique potential. With provision running from Key Stage 2 all the way through to post-16, we are set up to support children and young people at every stage of their academic journey.The main purpose of the role:As our Vocational and Work Experience (WEX) Coordinator you will support the Pastoral team/transition team to increase WEX, Volunteering and Vocational opportunities for Hedgeway students, by supporting the development of a robust network of supportive employers.You will collaborate with the Careers department and facilitate all aspects of work experience programme and have knowledge of Gatsby benchmarks and the transition processes between providers. It is essential that you have knowledge and experience of preparationfor adulthood, Curriculum knowledge, and knowledge of therapeutic approaches to best support students’ needs alongside their EHCP.As part of the Pastoral and transition team the work you do impacts on all areas of the organisation. You are therefore expected to work collaboratively, professionally, and effectively with all areas of the organisation as appropriate.Duties will vary, you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required.Skills and Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Experience

A passion for making better outcomes for students.
Experience of working in a similar role in careers guidance or developing employment opportunities.
Good level of literacy and numeracy (must include Level 2 qualification in English and Maths)
IT literate is imperative.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience of working with young people with SEN.
Awareness of keeping children / young people and adults safe
Confident, outgoing and motivated to succeed.
Outstanding organisational skills
Ability to manage own time to deal with multiple tasks.
High levels of interpersonal ability with excellent written and verbal communication.
Discreet, confidential and reliable.
Understanding of the School ethos

Benefits and Additional Information What’s on offerBe part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:

Full training with the opportunity to study the Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care (funded by us!)
Free lunch
Perkbox subscription
Life assurance and pension
Health cash back plan
Car lease scheme
Bike to work scheme
Free parking

Apply/EnquiriesIf you are interested in this role then please apply on-line and complete our application form.For more information on this position please contact /Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filteringrules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care andis a disability confident and equal opportunities employerThis advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.#Reed FTE: £26,687.00 - £29,807.00

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