Learning & Development Coach (Apprenticeships)

Opportunity Overview

We wish to appoint a Learning and Development Coach (Apprenticeships) who will strengthen our student support team. The appointee will join our dedicated apprenticeship team and the primary role will be to regularly engage with and support our Apprentices as they navigate their working and learning journey towards their degree and professional accreditation goals.

You will be passionate about widening participation to higher education and enabling student success. Having an eye for detail and an ability to work effectively, independently and within a team environment, is essential.

As you will be working with a wide variety of employers and University colleagues, the ability to communicate effectively is crucial. You will be able to identify issues, problem solve and work collaboratively to find solutions.

We want to employ people who embrace diversity and appreciate the importance of enabling every individual to succeed. The successful candidate will help us to provide high-quality and compliant apprenticeships that prepare all our apprentices for occupational competence and successful careers.

Please note that multiple vacancies are available, two permanent and one fixed term.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain familiarity with relevant professional body requirements and support apprentices to meet programme requirements.

Have thorough understanding of the relevant apprenticeship standard/s and support apprentices to evidence achievement of the knowledge, skills and behaviours including timely completion of portfolios.

Ensure apprentices have a thorough understanding of their Gateway and end point assessment (EPA), how the on-programme element prepares them for this and support them through to successful completion.

Plan, deliver and evaluate formal and informal information sessions on apprenticeship and work- based learning for apprentices, staff and work-based supervisors/assessors/mentors.

Organise, attend and document regular tripartite progress review meetings for apprentices to address apprenticeship requirements including industry and professional body obligations.

About the School or Department 

With over 8,000 students The School of Health & Society is the largest School at the University of Salford, with colleagues and students from all over the world. We are a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real-world impact.

We offer programmes across a range of subject areas including counselling, nursing and midwifery, allied and public health, psychology, sociology, social work and social policy, policing and criminology, and sport.

By joining us, you will become part of a wide network of professionals, sharing knowledge and expertise. Like us, you will be passionate and committed and will be part of our ambitious journey, to shape the health professionals, community and social leaders of the future.

What's in it for you?

/ Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme

/ An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!

/ Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance

/ Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences.  Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives

/ The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts

/ Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships.

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