At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and guide learners to achieve their goals and overcome barriers.
- Company: Employee-owned organisation dedicated to growth and well-being.
- Benefits: 30 days annual leave, health care scheme, profit-sharing, and more.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young learners.
- Qualifications: Experience with vulnerable learners and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 27000 £ per year.
Salary Banding: £25,000 - £27,000
Location: Swansea
Contract: Full-time, permanent
About Us
At Itec, we put our employees at the heart of everything we do. As an employee-owned organisation, every team member plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our business. We foster a culture where each voice is heard, and every contribution is valued. We take pride in empowering individuals and businesses to thrive. Join us and become part of a company that is dedicated to your growth, well-being, and success.
About the role
To provide end to end structured support and guidance to all Learners, ensuring the attainment of positive sustained outcomes by providing a variety of interventions throughout their journey on JGW+.
Your Impact
- Responsible for the pastoral care and wellbeing support of all learners.
- Accountable for effective management of a caseload of learners.
- Actively taking part in frequent caseload reviews to discuss all learners with line manager.
- Responsible for the identification of learner personal support needs.
- Responsible for being point of contact for all safeguarding issues, updating My Concern in a timely manner, making external safeguarding referrals as required and complying with the Company’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Responsible for maintaining and growing the relationship with Careers Wales (CW) to support referrals on to traineeship programmes.
- Responsible for conducting learner interviews and inductions including, meeting and greeting all learners, completing and checking all relevant documentation, delivering structured induction session and making sure all learners have a clear understanding of the provision and programme.
- Accountable for reviewing all relevant paperwork identifying any additional learning needs, for example childcare, 1-2-1, counselling and notify relevant departments, ensuring accurate records are recorded within the learner file.
What are we looking for?
Essential
- Experience of working with vulnerable learners.
- Experience of working with unemployed young people.
- Learning Coach L4 Qualification or willing to work towards.
- Safeguarding and Prevent experience.
- Good communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to engage with young learners to motivate and inspire them to overcome barriers and achieve goals.
Desirable
- Social work or youth worker experience or qualifications.
- Welsh Government traineeship / youth programmes experience.
- IAG Qualification level 3 as a minimum or working towards.
- Full clean driving license with use of vehicle.
What’s in it for you?
At Itec, our employees have access to several great benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (rising with length of service), a health care scheme, a 35-hour work week, discounts for retail and gym membership, a profit-sharing scheme, life insurance, employee of the month awards, length of service recognition, and much more.
Itec operates as an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure equal opportunities inclusive of gender, ethnicity, disability, or other protected characteristics.
Apply early, as we may close the vacancy once we have enough suitable applicants. We encourage applicants to disclose any needs for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in their role to help create an inclusive workplace.
Should you not hear from us 2 weeks after application, please assume that your application was not successful on this occasion. If you're passionate about developing others and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Learner Coach in Swansea employer: Itecskills
Itec is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and growth of its employees, offering a supportive work culture where every voice is valued. With a comprehensive benefits package including 30 days of annual leave, a health care scheme, and opportunities for professional development, Itec empowers its team members to thrive while making a meaningful impact in the community across Blackwood, Cwmbran, and Newport.
