Employability & Life Skills Job Coach

Calderdale College is looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to work in our Employability and Life Skills Team. The successful candidate will support our learners to become work ready through a programme of work experience and work placements whilst building effective relationships with Employers supporting economic growth and enhancing the reputation of the College.

The role also involves providing training and support to students, business colleagues and families to ensure successful skill learning and assimilation for the student into the work environment.

You will be approachable, self-motivated and have the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of young and vulnerable people. You will have a positive and flexible attitude to work, have the ability to take the initiative as required and independently solve problems. You must be a supportive and co-operative team player.

As an equal opportunity employer, we will ensure that you will be offered an interview should you declare a disability and meet the minimum criteria.

When we shortlist potential candidates, we will inform those who have been shortlisted that online searches maybe conducted as part of the due diligence checks. The college will ensure to communicate the lawful basis on which this personal information will be collected.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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