Training & Work Advisor

Brockenhurst College has an exciting opportunity for a **Training & Work Advisor (Maternity Cover)**to join the team at **Basepoint Business Centre, Southampton**. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of **£21,185 - £23,271 pro rata DOE.**

Quickstart are a government funded Employment Support Service team, run by Brockenhurst College, who provide a range of free training programmes for unemployed individuals across Hampshire, Dorset and surrounding areas to help job seekers gain employmentor further education. We are a satellite centre based in central Southampton and have a range of facilities available to staff and students.

**Responsibilities as theTraining & Work Advisor will include**:

- Provide and document high quality guidance related to training and work to adults at pre-entry, on-course and exit points, meeting contractual requirements
- Ensure that the learning/training plans of individuals are compliant with the requirements of JCP/DWP and other organisations
- Deliver both 1-1 and group information sessions for prospective learners who are looking to enrol onto a course
- Attend job centres to promote Quickstart courses and support with IAG requirements, building and maintaining working relationships with DWP and other external stakeholders.
- Receive and make referrals of clients within and beyond the institution where specialist support is required
- Teach Employability Skills to the Quickstart learners.Help develop resources to a high quality.
- Take a lead in sourcing and developing specialist IAG information resource
- Work with relevant staff to ensure that IAG systems and procedures operate effectivelyfor the entitlement and needs of the learners and the quality requirements of OFSTED and Matrix
- Participate in training, networking, labour market research and sharing good practice both internally and externally
- Complete and supply appropriate documentation in respect of adults undertaking IAG and training programmes
- Complete administrative tasks relating to IAG and information session activities
- Regular and consistent tracking of learners post course to ensure accurate destination data is collected
- Support tutors with courses both in centre and out of centre, including 1-1 support, exam invigilation, IAG etc

**The idealTraining & Work Advisorwill need**:

- Educated to at least A level, or equivalent standard
- Completed or willing to work towards NVQ 3 in IAG
- A relevant experience of working in an Information and Advice setting with adult clients
- Experience and up to date skills in providing support to adults in job search, career change/progression
- Experience of training and supporting other staff in Information and Advice good practice
- Knowledge of qualification frameworks and progression routes.
- Knowledge of the local/sub-regional learning and employment sectors
- Knowledge of the IAG sector and current good practice
- Experience of partnership working with organisations such as Jobcentre Plus, work programme etc.
- Able to demonstrate a proactive and knowledgeable approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity.
- Competent IT skills - Microsoft Office, Internet, PowerPoint, Access
- Excellent record-keeping, project management

**Benefits as theTraining & Work Advisorwill include**:

- Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free eye care vouchers
- Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
- 25 days leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
- An option to purchase further leave through our Annual Leave Purchase Scheme (Support Staff only)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.

Additional benefits available from main site:

- Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
- Weekly staff Yoga and Football
- Main site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks whichincludes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.