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V Learning Network
North Cornwall
Full-time
PERSON SPECIFICATION – Supported Internship Coordinator

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

Maths and English at secondary education level or
demonstrate equivalent experience.

IAG Level 2
Safeguarding
Prevent

Knowledge &
Experience

Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft
word/excel/outlook/PowerPoint/databases and
SharePoint.

Skilled in promoting inclusive employment and
Supported Internship benefits to employers.

Experience in planning, coordinating, and monitoring
workplace placements.

Strong understanding of safeguarding, health &
safety, and workplace compliance requirements.

Knowledge of equality and
diversity legislations in practice

Proficiency in managing operational
DWP processes, funding claims, and
audit-ready documentation.

Established contacts with
employers in North Cornwall, or
demonstrable experience of
successfully developing employer
partnerships within a local labour
market.

Method of
assessment
Application form,
Interview copies of
certificates

Application form,
Interview,
References

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Awareness of national and local labour market trends
to inform placements and programme planning.

Experience and knowledge of working with young
people with SEND, including understanding EHCPs,
and/or experience supporting learners in
employability or Supported Internship programmes.

Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all
learner and employer interactions.

Experience in producing performance reports and
using data to monitor programme delivery, risks, and
outcomes.

Skills

Ability to prioritise and self-manage

Presentation skills

Ability to track learner progress, work readiness, and
outcomes effectively.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with
learners, parents/carers, employers, and colleagues.

Drive, passion and energy with an
interest of working in a fast-
moving environment

Experience in line-managing staff,
including recruitment, deployment,

Application form,
Interview,
References

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Ability to build and maintain relationships with
employers across multiple sectors.

and performance management of Job
Coaches.

Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and
ability to manage multiple priorities.

Organised and methodical approach to
administration and record keeping

Proactive, solution-focused, and able to make
independent operational decisions within defined
boundaries.

V Learning
Net core
behaviours

Dated

Demonstrates self-leadership
Develops self and others to deliver
Lead and operate in times of change and ambiguity
Builds and secures values from relationships
Drives innovation and action
Creates and contributes to a shared vision
Uses sound business judgement

Application form,
Interview

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Field

Description

Document title

Personal Specification Template

Version

Author

Date issued

Status

Approved by

Review date

V5.1

Recruitment and Therapies Coordinator

09/07/2025

Approved

Recruitment and Therapies Coordinator

09/07/2026

Document location

Document Control SharePoint – Human Resources

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