Placement Officer - Health & Social Care

Kindly note that we do not accept CVs, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements. All applications must be submitted via the link provided only.

Derby College Group (DCG) have a brilliant opportunity to join our team as a Placement Officer within our amazing Health and Social care team. This role is based at our iconic Roundhouse campus.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of Health and Social Care professionals by maintaining and developing high-quality placement opportunities. In this role, you’ll work closely with industry partners to ensure students gain valuable, real-world experience that enhances their learning and prepares them for successful careers. You’ll have the chance to build strong relationships, drive continuous improvement, and make a meaningful impact on student outcomes, ensuring every learner has access to enriching and supportive placement experiences

For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please see the Job Description here.

About you

 We are looking for a highly organised and motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who can confidently build relationships and engage with a range of stakeholders. You will be able to manage your time effectively, prioritise a varied workload, and work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. With substantial experience in the Care Industry, you will bring valuable sector knowledge and a proactive, solutions-focused approach. You will hold a relevant Level 3 (or above) qualification and a current driving licence.

For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please see the Job Description here.

The Benefits

• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you require visa sponsorship

Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route.  Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.

 Job Description