Careers & Welfare Co-ordinator

The Manchester College has many Campus locations across Greater Manchester, each with its own specialist cutting-edge facilities within a friendly and supportive environment. We are the largest Further Education College in the UK providing education and training to a wide range of learners.

We have an exciting opportunity at our City Campus to join us as a Careers & Welfare Co-Ordinator on a permanent, full time (35 hours per week) basis.

The purpose of this role is to co-ordinate and deliver an informed and effective CEIAG Careers, Education, Information, Advice and Guidance service to individuals and groups of clients, to support enrolment, progression, retention, achievement of learners within TMC and to work with key stakeholders and employers to maximise learners' positive experience.

In order to do this, you will need:

• Level 6 Career qualification or a minimum of a Level 4 Qualification in Guidance, willing to work towards a Level 6 qualification.
• Numeracy and Literacy skills (to level 2 or equivalent)
• Knowledge and experience of working in the Career and Guidance industry
• Knowledge and understanding of a wide range of occupational, student finance and welfare matters and their implications for clients.
• Ability to deal sensitively, flexibly and with empathy with clients from a range of cultural, ethnic and welfare backgrounds
• Ability to manage own workflow and effective time-management skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross-college teams and establish positive relationships
• Ability to train and develop others within the team
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Good IT skills using a range of software packages
• Excellent Data handling and analysis skills
• Research skills and the ability to create materials/resources for delivery to clients

In return you will benefit from an excellent package including:

• 35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Significant pension contribution
• Retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme
• Simply Health scheme care vouchers

The Manchester College is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. If you wish to apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit our website to apply! (url removed)/vacancies.

Applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the key responsibilities, key result areas and Qualifications/Skills and Experience detailed within the role profile.

Salaries are based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

The closing date for this job advert is 30/05/2024. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!

The LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau. Due to the educational aspect of our group some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process.