Skills Coach HCC618638

Hampshire County Council • Full-time • Winchester • 2m ago

Job Details:

Salary Range: £25,628 - £28,326 per annumWork Location: X-Perience Young Persons Centre, FarehamHours Per Week: 37Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date:10 November 2024

The Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and talented professional to join our team and play a key role in delivering/supporting our Supported Internship and Pathways programmes through this role as a skills coach.

Hampshire Achieves is a part of the Participation and Lifelong Learning service, within Hampshire County Council's Children's Services Directorate, with the responsibility for delivering learning to young people and adults.

A core requirement of the role is to build and maintain effective and professional relationships with learners, taking a strength-based approach in supporting them to achieve their learning aims. In class, Skills Coaches provide 1:1 and small group support, helping learners complete tasks, applying sound coaching techniques to ensure they develop the skills to thrive as independent learner. Skills Coaches also support Tutors to design and implement a learner's Individual Learning Plan (ILP), identifying and addressing gaps in knowledge, and providing numeracy, literacy, and digital support as well as in the workplace. If you have the experience of working closely with vulnerable/SEN learners in an education or training setting and have excellent support skills, then this could be an ideal opportunity. This post may require you to travel and work county wide.

We invite you to submit your application and you are required to submit a CV and covering letter to be considered for shortlisting. The covering letter is important and should demonstrate your suitability in relation to the requirements for the role and highlight the energy, drive, and enthusiasm you will bring.

Why Hampshire?

We are recognised nationallyas one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK with a focus on providing quality services and support to the people of Hampshire. We are immensely proud that our teams are so committed to delivering the high standards that our strong reputation is built on.

There are many reasons why we are an excellent choice for your next career move.

Hampshire is an inspiring place to live and work

In addition to your salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including;

Competitive annual leave entitlement
Employee Support and Wellbeing
A range of flexible working options

A full list of employee benefits can be found here

Additional Information:

Skills Coach Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, and as per safer recruitment requirements for Children's Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Let us know how we can support you to succeed with your application by contacting Alison Long, Curriculum Manger Young People's Learning, 07751 730897, or via alison.long@hants.gov.uk