Do you have a passion for helping individuals reach their full potential? Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? Optima Plus Recruitment is seeking a dynamic Employability Trainer to join an exceptional Employability team.

You will join on a full-time time basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary plus staff benefits.

Just some of the rewards you can benefit from joining , include:

- Generous holiday leave entitlement plus bank holidays

- Generous pension scheme

- Discounted rates on Apple products

- Free gym membership option and discounted classes

- Discounted rates on college courses

- BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services

- Free on-site car parking

- Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores 

- On site restaurants, retail and coffee outlets (Costa Coffee and Starbucks )

- Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme

- Staff Development opportunities.

In addition, we value our staff as we understand they make the difference in transforming lives, our investment in our staff has been formally recognised in being accredited with Investors in People Gold status.

About the role:

As an Employability Trainer at , you will play a crucial role in empowering students to develop the skills and confidence necessary to excel in the workplace. You will have the opportunity to work both on-site and offsite within the community, fostering valuable connections with referral partners.

This opportunity is perfect for someone who is experienced in delivering employability programmes to students aged 16+ and to adults. As part of your role, you may be required to work some evenings and weekends.

The primary duties, tasks and responsibilities of this job role are to;

• Co-ordinate employability skills programme delivery for a rolling caseload of students in a wide range of sector specific programmes. Such as, Business Administration, Customer Service, Hospitality, Adult Social Care, Digital Skills etc.

• Provide recruitment and selection support to build your caseload of students

• Provide both academic and pastoral support to students, working with them to raise their ambition and aspiration, ensuring they realise their full potential.

• Undertake all aspects of student assessment including initial assessments, internal verification and liaison with external verifiers and awarding bodies as required.

• Comply with the maths and English strategy, maintaining your ability to embed both subjects into your teaching practice.

• Work with colleagues responsible for student services to deliver an overall student experience, which engages, inspires and prepares students for the world of work.

• Work with the Team Leader and Quality to continually strive for excellence and improve standards.

• Engage proactively with internal and external stakeholders to maximise opportunities for employer engagement in the learning process.

• Support college marketing and recruitment activities to attract potential learners and improve conversion rates.

• Must have access to own vehicle and be willing to travel.

Safeguarding statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).