Workforce Learning Manager (Care Qualifications)

Post: Workforce Learning Manager (Care Qualifications)

Job Ref: WLM_03/18

Responsible To: Learning & Development Manager

Staff Responsibility: No line management responsibilities

Employed By: Kibble Education and Care Centre

Hours of Work: 35 per week

Salary: £31,934 - £38,478 dependent upon qualifications and experience (SCP 36 -43)

Job Purpose:

We are seeking to recruit an experienced individual to manage our qualifications and trainee programmes within a LAAC setting.

As the post holder you will establish the organisational structure and processes for delivering the relevant qualifications (HNC/SVQ Children & Young People) in-house and ensure that the organisation remain compliant with registration requirements.

Furthermore, you will drive forward our trainee programme by supporting the recruitment, coordination and placement work to ensure we are able to nurture and develop staff internally.

Main Duties:

• Deliver full HNC and SVQ in Children & Young People at levels 3 and 4

• Support, advise and motivate learners

• Coordinate timescales for qualification completion in line with registration requirements

• Visit/observe learners in their place of work to gather evidence towards their qualification

• Organise and maintain documentation on learners’ progress

• Provide support to overcome any barriers to learning

• Coordinate and plan the internal trainee programme in conjunction with internal stakeholders

• Provide support, mentoring and feedback to the trainees

• To undertake any other duties reasonable duties as requested by Management

Key Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Have a flexible approach to delivering qualifications in line with the needs of the service

• Must hold an SVQ 4 in Social Services/Children and Young People or equivalent.

• Relevant registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)

• Experience of working within a LAAC or similar setting

• Confident to ensure staff can meet deadlines and complete their tasks

• Experience establishing processes for in-house qualifications delivery, in a relevant setting is preferable

• Ideally the candidate will hold recognised assessor and verifier qualifications such as D32/33 or TQFE.

• Ideally have previous experience of delivering on-the-job training to staff within a care environment

• Full driving license

• Good communication skills, both oral and written

Notes:

1. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of gender or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010. As men are currently under-represented in this type of post, we would encourage applications from male candidates. Shortlisting for interview and appointment to the post will be based on merit alone.
2. This job outline reflects the main tasks and responsibilities discharged by the postholder at the present time, however, Kibble reserves the right to alter or amend the content of this job outline to reflect changes to the job or services provided, while maintaining the overall character and level of responsibility for the post.
3. Notwithstanding any information or statement described within this job outline, all duties must be carried out in a way that promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and respect for all individuals and which is consistent with Kibble’s stated policy on equal opportunities.

4. This post is subject to a PVG check. Having previous convictions will not automatically disbar you from working at Kibble (with the exception of offences against children or other vulnerable groups) and every case is taken on an individual basis.

5. All appointments will be subject to a twelve month probationary period.

Closing Date for Applications: 4pm on Monday 26 March 2018

Expected Interview Date: Tuesday 10 April 2018