Job description: Hours: Type: Salary: Welfare Coordinator 4 days per week/38 weeks per year 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday - Thursday Permanent/Secondment £14.18 per hour The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Landmarks is an independent specialist day college for young people with learning disabilities and difficulties. The college offers a wide range of programmes that are tailored to each individual’s needs. Landmarks operates from several sites across; Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire, with our main site located in Eckington, S21 4EF. Landmarks has several satellite provisions in Rotherham, Nottingham city Centre and a “real-life” hospitality and catering facilitate in Rainworth, Mansfield. These environments enable us to provide a range of personal and vocational training opportunities including: § Agriculture § Animal Studies § Arboriculture § Art § Business Administration § Conservation § Duke of Edinburgh § Equine Studies § Floristry Independent Travel Training Independent Living Skills Labouring (CSCS) § Horticulture § Hospitality & Catering § § § § Retail § Supported Internships § Wildlife Management § Work Experience Our staff are required to work on a range of different sites, including; college campuses, employer’s premises or communities local to your learners home - therefore willingness to travel is essential. There may be a requirement to transport learners in your own car, insurance implications are reimbursed. Mileage and expenses are provided for travel during the working day. Main Responsibilities: Your responsibilities will include, but are not restricted to: § To work with college managers on the early identification of families needing support and take appropriate action including home visits § § § § § § To support learners with a wide range of issues, including bereavement, family breakdown, mental health difficulties and other issues with a view to support reengagement with their programme. To record, monitor and report on learner attendance, intervene and support when required. Support includes home welfare visit. To record, monitor and report on the impact of the interventions in place for learners at risk including their attendance and behaviour. To work with individual learners where appropriate when issues from home are affecting or likely to affect their performance / attendance / behaviour at college. To promote mental health and well-being across all sites, keeping information up to date including noticeboards. To manage the appointments for external services to meet with learners and families e.g. external occupational and/or speech therapists; counsellors; advocates; social workers. To promote the support available to families and other professionals. To take part in relevant training, professional development and supervision. To foster and promote a culture of positive learner engagement § § § § Engender strong lines of communication between the college and family § The ability to work as part of a team and participate actively in meetings and training and contribute to the development of Home/College liaison in college. To deliver relevant staff training § § Attend internal and external meetings, briefings and other forums as required § Carry out the duties and requirements of the post in compliance with Landmarks Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection and other policies and procedures. This list of duties should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities commensurate with their role as a member of the team at Landmarks. Person Specification The selection process will involve assessments being made on the extent to which applicants meet the criteria listed in the table below: Essential Desirable Qualifications - Level 2 Maths and English - (willingness to work towards) IAG Level 2 (willingness to work towards) - Training in community work, counselling skills or similar - Emotional Literacy Support Assistant Level 2 - Basic computer skills - Full UK Driving License and access to own vehicle Experience - Background in either health, social - Similar role Skills and Abilities care and or extensive experience of working with parents and families. - Experience of working with adults with learning difficulties/disabilities. - High standard of communication, both verbal and written, including appropriate record keeping. - Ability to facilitate discussion and lead small group sessions. - Good knowledge of the college system. - Well organised and a team player. - Self-motivated, enthusiastic, creative and flexible. - Ability to work independently of others. - Enjoy being with learners and supporting families. - Able to work as part of a team and communicate clearly - Able to understand and carry out instructions - Broader knowledge of other agencies. Employee Benefits & Wellbeing Offer: • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (Westfield Health): Confidential emotional, financial and practical support whenever you need it. • Education Support Helpline: Free, specialist wellbeing support for all teaching and education staff. • Access to Trained Mental Health First Aiders: On-site support from staff trained to listen, signpost and offer immediate reassurance. • Comprehensive Westfield Health Package (level 2): Includes a health cash plan, virtual GP appointments, counselling options, discounted shopping and services, and a wide range of wellbeing resources. • Annual Flu Vaccination Voucher: Supporting your health and reducing winter illness. • Access to Additional Discount Schemes: Including the Blue Light Card and other optional staff savings programmes. • Health & Wellbeing Services: Occupational Health support where necessary. • Generous Annual Leave Entitlement: Up to 35 days, dependant on length of service. • Long Service Recognition: Celebrating and rewarding your commitment to the organisation. • Enhanced Family-Friendly Policies: Increased occupational maternity and paternity pay (subject to eligibility). • Occupational Sick Pay: Enhanced sick pay that increases with length of service. • Professional Development & Career Progression: A wide range of CPD, training courses and structured development pathways (role-dependent). • Life Cover: Financial protection providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones. • Standard Life Pension Scheme: Supporting your long-term financial wellbeing. • Free On-Site Parking. Landmarks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and to ensure our learners are protected from abuse. Landmarks is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All offers of employment will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, which it deems satisfactory (you will be viable for the cost of a DBS if you leave within your probationary period). Where a post is eligible, a check against the barred lists will be undertaken. There are different types of regulated activities that employees will need to undertake as part of their role to qualify to be checked on the adult and child barred list. It is an offence to apply for a role that involves regulated activity to children, if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. To find out what makes Landmarks a remarkable place to work, visit our website www.landmarks.ac.uk, and follow Landmarks Specialist College on Facebook for more information. If you have any further queries or would like to arrange a discussion regarding the terms and conditions of employment at Landmarks please contact a member of HR – 01246 433788 or HR@landmarks.ac.uk.