Vulnerable Groups Outcomes Manager (Maternity Cover)

Vulnerable Groups Outcomes Manager (Maternity Cover)

This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months to cover maternity leave. We are seeking a Vulnerable Groups Outcomes Manager to join our Student Life team.

This is a vital role and will work throughout the Luminate Education Group, working collaboratively with both curriculum and service departments to lead on improving outcomes for vulnerable learners.

The specific focus is, but 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, leading to 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 a range of external stakeholders including but not limited to voluntary sector agencies, statutory agencies as well as maintain our strong and innovative partnership with 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.
• An 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 and an engaging speaker.

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

• Annual Leave: Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays, Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
• 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 Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.