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Status:	CLOSED	Application Close Date: 13/07/2010
Vacancy ID:	1896
Project Type:	Economic Development
Position:	Apprentice Engagement and Employability Advisor x3
Location:	Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire
Project County:	Nottinghamshire
Employer:	New College Stamford
Host Organisation:	New College Stamford
Telephone Interview Week Commencing:	14/07/2010
Interview Date:	22/07/2010
Project Start Date:	02/08/2010
Duration:	22 weeks
Project End Date:	31/12/2010
Salary:	£18,000pa
Hours Per week:	37
Work Out of Normal Hrs?:	Some flexibility in hours may be necessary
SFS Contact:	Joanna Kemp
Background:
Apprenticeships are nationally designed courses that enable young people to learn on the job, build up knowledge and skills, gain qualifications and earn money all at the same time. New College Stamford, as the learning provider, has a vital role to play to ensure the success of the Apprenticeships. This is a project funded through the European Social Fund and is aimed at helping unemployed young adults (16-19) who, despite a number of on-line application submissions to the National Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service (NAVMS), have failed to secure an apprenticeship. In essence the three post holders’ roles will require them to work (primarily 1-1) with you adults; identify suitable apprenticeship vacancies available on the NAVMS and help the young adult complete high quality on-line applications. Thereafter they will support the young adult with any follow up interview preparation and specific employer intelligence information. There will also be an element of employer engagement to try to source new apprenticeship places with employers. (3 posts available) – some flexibility re coverage required 1.South Lincolnshire and the East Coast 2.Lincoln, West Lindsey and Newark 3.Nottinghamshire (excluding City)
Objective:
To engage young people in training for their future career through supporting and encouraging 16 – 19 year olds in securing an Apprenticeship by guiding them through the application process with short targeted interventions. These roles will also aim to develop links with local employers to increase the number of Apprenticeship places available to young people, increasing the potential routes for young people to gain qualifications and skills, and therefore the continued social and economic development of the region.
Benefits To Graduate
This role will offer the post-holder a great understanding of project management. The successful graduate will have opportunities to develop their communication skills in different mediums and will gain project management skills including planning, implementing and evaluating.
Employment Potential and Options Post Project Work
The college has an extremely successful bidding team that has secured many projects over the past few years. This is fixed term contract to 31 December 2010. Possible extension dependant on future funding.
Outputs:
1. Deliver one-to-one advice, guidance and support to assist participants in the submission of high quality on-line applications to the National Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service
2. Match participants to suitable Apprenticeship opportunities and encourage them to fully engage with securing such an Apprenticeship
3. Develop appropriate training packages and materials to support delivery of the programme
4. Develop links with local employers to increase the number of Apprenticeship opportunities
5. Identify factors that have positive and negative effects on self-esteem, confidence and motivation and work to maximise positive and minimise negative influences
Essential Selection Criteria:
1. Good level of general education with strong verbal and written communication skills
2. Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to work both as part of a team and unsupervised.
3. Excellent networking and problem solving skills, and ability to act as an effective ambassador for the college
4. Strong organisational and IT skills
5. Excellent CV/Employment Application writing skills
6. Value people as individuals and recognise clients’ expressed beliefs, preferences and choices
7. Ability to empathise with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds
8. Understanding of the importance of confidentiality, awareness of Health & Safety in the work place, and awareness of Safeguarding Issues. Disclosure: New College Stamford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure (criminal records check) will be requested in the event of a successful application.
9. Willingness to undertake training & personal development
10.Understanding of Equality and Diversity issues
Desirable Selection Criteria:
1. Experience of working with young adults
2. Experience of employability programmes
3. Experience of producing high quality CV’s and employment applications
4. A proven track record of meeting/surpassing targets
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Key Tasks:
1. Manage a caseload of participants providing information, guidance and support to assist them in applying for an Apprenticeship, developing individual action plans based on SMART targets
2. Conduct an initial assessment of eligibility, training needs and employment goals.
3. Deliver one-to-one advice, guidance and support relating to life-skills and soft-skills required to secure and sustain an Apprenticeship
4. Monitor progress of participants throughout the programme to ensure they achieve the desired goal of securing an Apprenticeship
5. Promote and represent the college to employers, partners, and participants and, as an ambassador for the college, maintain a professional manner at all times, contributing to the continuous improvement of the service
6. Participate in the college’s appraisal and performance management processes, and to work within the college’s quality framework ensuring adherence by all staff.
7. Conform with the Health and Safety requirements relevant to the post and to work within the college’s Equality and Diversity Policy at all times.
8. Ensure participant files are up-to-date and accurate
9. Carry out such other duties as may be determined from time to time within the general scope of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside the general scope of the post will only be required with the agreement of the post holder.
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