The Manchester College has many Campus locations across Greater Manchester, each with its own specialist cutting-edge facilities within a friendly and supportive environment. We are the largest Further Education College in the UK providing education and training to a wide range of learners.
We have an exciting opportunity at our Shena Simon Campus to join us as a Welfare and Development Advisor on a permanent, full time (35 hours per week) basis.
The purpose of this role is to co-ordinate and deliver welfare and personal development as part of an effective CEIAG Careers, Education, Information, Advice and Guidance to individuals and groups of clients. To support the financial wellbeing and information to clients and support the college bursary promotions. To support enrolment, progression, job clubs and clients’ goals, work readiness and positive destinations within TMC and to work with key stakeholders and support teams to maximise learners’ positive experience.
To do this successfully you`ll need:
- Relevant welfare qualification and experience of working in a welfare advisor role
- Numeracy and Literacy skills (to level 2 or equivalent)
- knowledge and experience of working in a welfare setting
- Experience of assessing the needs of individuals
- Knowledge and understanding of a wide range of occupational, student finance and welfare matters and their implications for clients
- Ability to deal sensitively, flexibly and with empathy with clients from a range of cultural, ethnic, and welfare backgrounds
- Research skills and the ability to create materials/resources for delivery to clients
- Ability to manage own workflow and effective time-management skills
- Ability to work effectively in cross-college teams and establish positive relationships
- Ability to train and develop others within the team
In return you will benefit from an excellent package including:
- 35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Significant pension contribution
- Retail discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Cycle to work scheme
- Simply Health scheme care vouchers
The Manchester College is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. If you wish to apply for this exciting opportunity
Applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the key responsibilities, key result areas and Qualifications/Skills and Experience detailed within the role profile.
Salaries are based on skills, qualifications and experience.
The closing date for this job advert is 04/04/2024. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!
The LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau. Due to the educational aspect of our group some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process.