Vulnerable Groups Outcomes Manager (Maternity Cover)

Vulnerable Groups Outcomes Manager (Maternity Cover)

Leeds City College is seeking a Vulnerable Groups Outcomes Manager (Maternity Cover) to join the Student Life team on a fixed-term contract for 12 months to cover maternity leave.

We are looking for a manager to lead on improving outcomes for vulnerable learners across the Luminate Education Group, collaborating with curriculum and service departments. The focus includes, but is not limited to, Children Looked After, Previously Looked After, Care Leavers, those on a Child in Need Plan, Child Protection Plan, Young Carers and students in the youth justice system.

The post will focus on identification, tracking and monitoring of vulnerable groups, developing and implementing strategies to improve educational outcomes and positive destinations.

What You Will Do

• Lead the college approach to improving outcomes for a range of vulnerable groups.
• Raise awareness and improve understanding amongst all staff of the experience of young people who may have had significant trauma and loss.
• Facilitate, monitor and drive the take up of the full range of Luminate Education Group services including careers guidance and aspiration raising activities, work experience and industry placements, mental health and emotional wellbeing support, student enrichment and student leadership opportunities.
• Promote the benefits of high levels of attendance in improving outcomes and recognising the protective factors of education.
• Monitor progress, attendance, retention, student experience and outcomes for identified vulnerable groups, and liaise with identified teachers/tutors where issues may arise to advocate on behalf of vulnerable students.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders including voluntary sector agencies, statutory agencies and the Virtual School.

About You

• A recognised qualification or significant experience of working with vulnerable groups, including children looked after / care leavers.
• L3 Safeguarding qualification/DSO training and in currency.
• Detailed understanding of the experience of a range of vulnerable groups and the impacts of trauma on life outcomes.
• Experience of leading and managing people and work streams to improve outcomes for vulnerable young people.
• Ability to develop effective, resilient relationships with young people, college staff, employers and other stakeholders. Skilled negotiator and solutions focused.
• Initiative, self-motivation and the ability to engage with, influence and motivate others; being an engaging speaker.

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 44 days plus bank holidays for Curriculum and Management; 39 days plus bank holidays for Curriculum support and business support.
• Pension Schemes With Generous Employer Contributions: Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, People’s Pension Scheme.
• CPD Opportunities: Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
• Qualifications Including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership And Management Courses.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa and gym.
• Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through various schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and a major provider of apprenticeships regionally. We offer a vibrant and diverse learning environment, with values that place students first. We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff, providing training and professional development opportunities.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and welfare of all our students. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, online checks and two satisfactory references. It is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in recruitment. Our processes aim to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To learn more about our EDI objectives, please view our page.

Recruitment Agencies

We do not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with candidates submitted speculatively through agencies not expressly instructed for a vacancy.