Careers and Progression Coach presso Hugh Baird College
Hugh Baird College · Bootle, Regno Unito · Onsite
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🌟 Careers and Progression Coach x2
📍 Hugh Baird College, Liverpool
🕓 Full-Time, Permanent
💷 £26,022 - £28,255
🌴 40 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
💼 Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
🎁 Access to Medicash and a wide range of staff benefits
📍 Hugh Baird College, Liverpool
🕓 Full-Time, Permanent
💷 £26,022 - £28,255
🌴 40 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
💼 Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
🎁 Access to Medicash and a wide range of staff benefits
Join an Outstanding Team
At Hugh Baird College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, we are committed to inspiring, challenging, and transforming lives. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a workplace where ideas are valued, creativity is nurtured, and professional growth is supported.
Role
Role
Are you passionate about student success and wellbeing? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
Hugh Baird College is seeking a Careers and Progression Coach to enhance the skills, knowledge and behaviours of all students from across the college and prospective students from the local community, through the delivery of high-quality information, advice, guidance and support.
Working in Student Services at Hugh Baird College means being at the heart of the student journey. You’ll be part of a team that empowers learners to overcome barriers, access opportunities, and thrive both personally and academically. From careers guidance and financial support to enrichment and wellbeing, Student Services plays a vital role in shaping a positive, inclusive, and supportive college experience. If you're driven by purpose and want to make a real difference in the lives of young people and adult learners, this is the role for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure a positive, warm, welcoming, friendly, personal and professional service at all times to all customers.
- Provide general and contribute to the continuous improvement of student services delivery which includes the following areas
- Careers advice and guidance (including application to higher education)
- Health and Wellbeing support
- Financial support
- Engage with students, through one to one and group sessions, in a positive and proactive way to;
- Enrich their experience at college;
- Support them to be successful on their programmes;
- Develop their employability skills
- Develop high quality effective resources, following an agreed framework, to support delivery of services.
- To work flexibly and responsively to the varying needs of students with respect to the general running of the student services area and under the guidance of the Head of Student Services.
- Work collaboratively with the Progress Coach team to identify students deemed to be ‘at risk’ and to devise efficient and responsive solutions to support them.
- Deliver engaging, impartial and effective IAG and Career guidance programme which inspires students and supports their motivation, aspiration and confidence including workshops/talks oin a range of topics related to careers, UCAS and Progression.
- Co-ordinate, organise and deliver student focused events such as progression and employment showcase, tutorials and workshops covering careers, learning and work opportunities including UCAS applications, i.e., checking applications, personal statements, and references and working with employers and other organisations to coordinate and contribute to wider careers offer.
- Manage a caseload of ‘at risk’ students, implementing effective interventions to support them to successfully complete their programme of study,
- Provide knowledgeable and customer focussed support, advice and guidance, encouraging students to succeed in their education, personal development and employability. You will provide this support through:
- One to one sessions (face to face, digitally and over the phone)
- A scheduled programme of delivery to groups of students
Interested candidates are advised to apply early, as the vacancy will close once the right candidate is found.
Criteria
- A high standard of general education, with a minimum of a full Level 3 qualification
- Mathematics and English to level 2 or above
- Hold or be willing to achieve a level 4 information, advice and guidance qualification.
- Is passionate about student development, safeguarding, and inclusive education.
- Understands the challenges and opportunities in the FE sector.
- Successful experience of working with young people and adults.
- Experience of successfully working in a customer focused environment.
Please see the person specification for full criteria
Rewards and Benefits at Hugh Baird College
Why Join Hugh Baird College?
When you join us, you become part of a caring and supportive community that prioritises employee wellbeing, development, and recognition. Here are some of the benefits available to you:
Generous holiday allowance
Up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.
Flexible Working
We offer flexible working options depending on the business need, which can provide a better work-life balance for our employees.
Medicash
Access to Medicash’s health plans are designed to look after you and your family by boosting your access to treatment and support.
Pension Scheme
Pension Scheme
You will have access to two of the best pension schemes in the country, the Teachers' or the Local Government Pension schemes, depending on your role with us.
Professional Development
We are committed to providing continual professional development, with both formal and informal opportunities designed to enhance your skills, knowledge and career growth.
Industrial Commercial Updates
Our teachers receive 35 hours per year to choose a commercial operation to visit with a view to bringing new innovative ideas back to the College.
Reward and Recognition
Our 'Get Recognised' employee reward scheme enables continuous acknowledgement of employee contributions, and our annual staff celebration event highlights colleagues who consistently embody our values.
Lifestyle Fitness Gym
Lifestyle Fitness Gym
You will have discounted access to our fully-equipped and modern on-campus Lifestyle Fitness gym.
Health and Wellbeing
You will have opportunities to take part in staff groups such as yoga, walking and meditation. You will also have access to Mental Health support and a Cycle to Work scheme.
Travel
You can take advantage of discounted rail travel or bus travel, interest-free season ticket loans for public transport services and free on-campus parking.
Retail Discounts
You will have access to offers to cashback and discounts at well-known retailers.
Blue Light Card
You may be eligible to apply for a Blue Light card, giving you access to exclusive discounts.
Blue Light Card
You may be eligible to apply for a Blue Light card, giving you access to exclusive discounts.
