Skills Coach and Workplace Assessor

Full time, 37 hours per week (or part time, 18.5 per week to take on certain area(s) in skills).

We are recruiting for the following skills coaches:

• Social Worker
• Nursing

The University of Winchester’s Centre for Degree Apprenticeships works in partnership with a wide range of private and public organisations across the South East, South West, London and the Midlands in delivery of Higher and Degree Apprenticeships. We are committed to delivering a high-quality service to our apprenticeship learners and their managers and are looking for Skills Coaches who specialise in one or more of the above disciplines and, like us, are committed to ensuring delivery of an outstanding service to all stakeholders.

Educated to ‘A’ level or equivalent, you will have knowledge of apprenticeships in health and social care and their delivery and assessment.  Ideally, you will also have experience of working as a skills coach or similar role within the context of apprenticeships and have experience of working either in health and social care practice, Higher Education, or a similar learning environment. 

As a Skills Coach you will be delivering coaching and holding regular meetings with apprentices and their managers virtually online and if the need should arise, , face to face in the workplace.    You will also support apprentice learners and their line managers in applying and evidencing knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSBs) in the workplace and supporting in the resolution of any challenges that may arise.

The University particularly welcomes applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds for this post as they are under-represented in jobs at this level.  Please be assured that all applicants will be treated equally during the selection process.

One of our core values is ‘individuals matter’. As an employee at the University of Winchester, we are committed to your wellbeing and development. You will have access to a wide range of benefits and support including:

• Hybrid working policy
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Holiday entitlement of 24 days per year rising by 5 days after 5 years’ service and the option to buy extra leave up to a maximum of 35 days
• Discounts at many retailers, restaurants and entertainment
• Free wellbeing events including weekly exercise classes
• Contributory pension scheme
• On site gym and sports facilities

Closing Date: 16 August 2022

Interview Date: To be confirmed

To apply, please click on the Apply button. Please note that posts close at midnight on the date stated. Late applications will not be accepted.  Current employees, please login to e-recruitment with your University staff username & password details using the 'Existing user login' link. 

We delight in diversity in our workforce and seek others that share this value.

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