Resident Learning Coordinator

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About the role
In partnership with Plymouth City Council and the Real Ideas Organisation, we have a unique opportunity to be part of the ‘Devonport Futures’ project, which has received funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities), to deliver Resident Learning and work experience opportunities. This is aimed at developing innovative pathways that help people realise, grow and apply their talents, giving businesses the workforce they need.
The role will work with people aged 18+ that are either unemployed, seeking new or additional employment, or looking for progression and development. You will support participants with learning new skills, accessing residencies, work experience, volunteering and connections to employers by linking in with the opportunities created by Devonport 200th anniversary.
This is a full-time 8-month fixed term. The purpose of this role is to coordinate, implement and report on programmes which achieve the aims of the partnership.
Our ideal candidate for this role is someone who:
Is a highly motivated and creative individual, who is passionate about achieving the best services for residents.
Can maximise the opportunities for residents to take part in learning and development courses and programmes, both accredited and non-accredited; achieving a nurturing and stimulating environment for resident successes.
Is a highly organised and IT competent person who can coordinate fast moving service delivery, and manage the recording, monitoring, measuring and reporting of Resident Learning activities.
About Plymouth Community Homes
We are the city’s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we’re aiming to grow, to provide more people with high-quality, affordable homes to rent and buy.
With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well-managed and well-maintained homes.
What we can offer you:
Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time and hybrid working
Excellent pension scheme with a high level of employer contributions
Free, fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities.
The opportunity to carry out volunteer work for 3 days a year through our Make a Difference scheme
Annual leave of 25 days (rising to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays and holiday trading option
Free Employee Assistance programme, including free counselling
Free annual flu vaccination
Cycle to Work scheme
The opportunity to work in a beautiful and vibrant part of the Southwest
We support digital working with modern devices/smart phones
It's fun to work here- we have dress down Fridays, company quizzes, and lots of charity events throughout the year
Our modern and spacious offices are right on a bus route, and just three miles from the city centre
We get a daily visit from a local food van, and within walking distance to local Crownhill shops, Warrens, M&S Foodhall, KFC and Co-op.
To Apply:
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please select apply and complete our form, making reference to the person specification to demonstrate how you consider that your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the job.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Alice Potter, Communities Team Manager on 01752 388487 or Ashleigh Knowles, Resident Learning Coordinator on 07850 212412.
This post is not suitable for job share.
Shortlisting Date: 25th June 2024
Interview Date: 1st July 2024
If you are a permanent employee applying for a secondment, please ensure that your line manager supports your application. If you are a fixed term employee and are successful, you will be offered this role on a fixed term contract.
If you are an apprentice, please ensure that you make the Talent Management & Staff Development team aware that you intend to apply for this position.
We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.
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