Work Placement Visitor for Health and Social Care/T-Level Health
Job type: Permanent (Full time)
Location: Lancashire
Salary: Up to £24,151 per annum
Closing date: 29th June 2026
Interview date(s): 3rd July 2026
Start date: To be confirmed
About the Role
Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for outstanding results, friendly supportive culture and focus on putting the student at the heart of all that we do. The College values staff and students highly and invests heavily in their development, support and wellbeing.
The School of Health, Care & Childhood Studies is inviting applications from professionals with a background in Health and Social Care to support students through their work placement journey. As a Work Placement Visitor, you will work together with the course leader and teaching team to provide the best possible learning experiences, personal development opportunities and progression outcomes for all learners in a culture of ambition, mutual support and respect. It is essential that the successful candidate can work effectively with all support functions across the college.
Responsibilities
- Make calls to potential employers to secure placements and hold employer meetings
- Visit settings to observe students in practice and provide feedback
- Engage with students in class or on a 1-2-1 basis to discuss progress and field of work
- Plan and deliver sessions on professionalism and workplace expectations
- Maintain attention to detail and quality in all activities
- Set and meet targets and deadlines for placement coordination and student development
- Cooperate with support functions across the college to ensure smooth placement operations
Qualifications and Experience
- Professional background in Health and Social Care
- Strong interpersonal skills to relate to and manage young people appropriately
- Willingness to undertake further training and professional development
- Experience or ability in delivering professional development sessions and workplace training
- Ability to communicate effectively with employers, students, and college staff
