We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Progression to Learning and Work Team, and work closely with the renowned Prince’s Trust as an Assistant Team Leader. The successful candidate will use this role as a platform to make a real difference in the community.
This is a 12- Month Fixed Term Role.
Introduction to The Prince’s Trust: Youth charity The Prince's Trust gives practical and financial support through developing key workplace skills such as confidence and motivation. It works with 13 to 30 year-olds who are unemployed or at risk of unemployment through underachieving in education.
The Prince’s Trust is an optimistic and ambitious organisation. This positive approach is essential if we are to inspire and motivate the most marginalised and disengaged young people to achieve their best in life.
Responsibilities include:
To support the team leader in:
* Delivering the required number of Teams, ensuring delivery complies with the structured 12-week stages and processes outlined in the Team Toolkit, the Team minimum quality standards, all assessment criteria for the qualification and any additional contractual obligations
* Recruiting range of young people across target group to achieve appropriate Team mix. Ensure appropriate young people are referred to the Team within agreed timeframes
* Progressing young people through the programme in line with local budgets, achieving a range of KPI targets including the number of young people recruited; their retention on the programme; and the qualifications and positive outcomes achieved
* Taking responsibility for the successful participation of Employed Participants recruited by PT for Teams; and for the supervision of any social work students on placement with Team in agreement with PT Programme Manager/Executive.
* Attending Team Review meeting after the end of each programme, organised by Programme Executive and ensure actions to improve the quality of the programme are followed up and completed in good time
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The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be learner and quality focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. They should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within their core values.
Education & Training
* GCSE 5 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test prior to interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
* GCSE 5 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test prior to interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
* Food hygiene certification is desirable
* First Aid at Work certificate is desirable
* Minibus driving licence is desirable
Experience
* Experience of working directly with young people within The Trust’s target groups.
* Experience of managing relationships with external organisations
* Experience of using IT, e-mail, internet, word-processing and spreadsheet packages accurately and with good attention to detail
* Experience of working within a target driven environment (specifically KPIs) is desirable
* Experience of quality management is desirable
* Experience in supporting the delivery of basic/functional skills is desirable
For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
Interviews
Interviews are scheduled for W/C 10th April
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.
Bradford College
At Bradford College our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.
Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Including undergraduate, postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.
Our aim is to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference to the lives of everyone at Bradford College.
Benefits of working at Bradford College:
- Generous annual leave entitlement (6 weeks in addition to bank holidays and Efficiency Days)
- Pension scheme (Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme)
- Development Opportunities (training days and Personal Development Plans)*
- Money saving options with local organisations
- Employee Assistance Programme and a range of wellbeing activities
- Discounted Parking
- Short walk to Bradford Train Stations
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*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.
Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications from all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken for this post including a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.