Project Search Supported Internship Facilitator

Benefits: 27 days annual leave (plus public holidays), People's Pension, Retail and leisure discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

About the role:

We are looking for Project Search Facilitator to join our Foundation Learning Department based at Bedford College. As a Programme Manager you will play a pivotal role in the success of our students by:

Co-ordinating the delivery of a transition to work Supported Internship programme based at Bedford Borough Council in partnership with Project Search, Bedford Borough Council and Mencap, for young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities

Securing appropriate rotations within the host business in line with students interests and skills

Delivering an employability curriculum which embeds English and Maths

Working with Bedford Borough Council and Project Search to secure successful outcomes for all students at the end of their programme

Identifying internship sites within Bedford Borough Council so that students can participate in a variety of work experiences to build marketable, competitive skills that can lead to paid employment.

Developing opportunities that will increase job specific skills, work quality and productivity

Planning with students, families and support services to determine career interests, specific job preferences (hours, location etc.), skills and abilities to develop an individualised approach to employment. Including completion of annual reviews.

Performing specific workplace analysis, job analysis, task analysis, and job matching activities to support and develop appropriate placements.

Delivering employability skills such as communication, problem solving, teamwork, grooming, budgeting and self-advocacy.

About you:

Educated to Level 3 (A level or equivalent) standard

GCSE Maths and English (grades A – C) or equivalent

Willingness to work towards a Certificate in Education.

Experience of teaching or supporting students in an educational setting

Experience of working with students with a range of learning difficulties and/or disabilities

Experience of supporting or delivering work preparation skills

Knowledge of supported employment for students with a range of learning difficulties and/or disabilities