Co-ordinator – Undergraduate Care Scheme

37 hours per week

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to coordinate our Undergraduate Scheme, providing high-quality support and supervision to undergraduates during their two-year journey.

This role involves responding to and liaising with undergraduates and other professionals to support and recruit new and existing undergraduates for placements.

Requirements include:

• Proficiency in IT skills, especially Microsoft 365
• Flexibility in your approach
• English GCSE Level C or above
• NVQ Level 2 in care or similar qualification
• Ability to work with diverse age groups and sensitivities
• Emotional resilience to support others
• Understanding of adult safeguarding duties or willingness to undertake mandatory training
• Accurate record-keeping skills

This newly created role aims to support, encourage, monitor, and mentor undergraduates as they integrate into various locations within the care industry.

Candidates must also:

• Demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills
• Hold a full UK driving license

About our team:

Our team supports individuals in maintaining independence at home through short-term assistance, helping them regain independence during change. Domiciliary carers provide essential community care, ensuring needs are met with dignity and respect, assisting with daily tasks.

What we offer:

• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive team environment
• Regular supervision with management
• Health and wellbeing support
• Staff benefits and discounts
• Work-life balance options

Click Care Close to Home Strategy for more information.

For more details or an informal chat, contact Yvonne Bell – Deputy Manager at 01983 823830.

Join #TeamIWC and enjoy our staff benefits, including:

• 32 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit
• Discounted gym memberships
• Various discounts and benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme up to £8,000 (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance for mainland commuting (subject to criteria)

Learn more about working for Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island .

The Isle of Wight Council does not currently sponsor overseas workers.

We promote diversity and provide flexible working options to support our staff\’s different needs. Our policies include the Unacceptable Behaviour Policy, Employee Code of Conduct, and Behaviours Framework.

Terms & Conditions are available upon request via our recruitment team at .

We are an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident Employer, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. Applicants declaring a disability will be offered an interview if they meet the role\’s essential requirements.

Vacancies may close early; apply promptly to ensure consideration.

Support outside regular hours may be required in exceptional circumstances, outside usual standby arrangements.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff and volunteers must share this commitment.

If you need assistance with your online application or further information, contact us at 01983 823134 or . Only applications submitted online by the deadline will be accepted.

Due to high application volumes, if you do not hear within three weeks of the closing date, your application was unsuccessful. Please check our job page for other opportunities.

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