Jobs & Vacancies at SWRAC

At SWRAC we support individuals to thrive through real-life and relevant education programmes. Our intention is to provide everyone with the skills, knowledge and experience to:

– Be independent and resilien
– Grow into education, employment or meaningful activity
– Live healthily and sustainabl
– Develop and maintain healthy relationships
– Grow socially and contribute positively to communities and local economies
– Be safe

Location: Wimborne

We are recruiting for a full time Administrator to join our friendly team at SWRAC.

We believe this role would be suitable for someone who wishes to develop further and who is perhaps looking at doing an apprenticeship.

We are a friendly organisation so you must work well with other people, enjoys cake and have a good sense of humour!

Job Description
Duties will include but are not limited to:

– Scheduling and organising documentation for meetings in a timely manner.
– Liaising via phone, email and in person with local authorities, learners, parents/carers and other professional organisations.
– Accurately inputting and maintaining the data on our management information system.
– Performing general administrative duties.
– Working with other departments and centres to assist with administrative duties as and when required.

Benefits:
– Additional leave
– Casual dress
– Company events
– Health & wellbeing programme
– On-site parking

Schedule:
– Day shift

Experience:
We believe this role would be suitable for someone who is willing to take on a programme of training and development to progress further. This role is suitable for someone who is perhaps looking at doing an apprenticeship.

No previous experience is necessary although basic IT skills is desirable and a willingness to learn whilst working with a friendly team is a must!

Job Type: Full time, permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £22,308 per year

For more information, please email: jobs@swrac.ac.uk

Closing date: 05 May 2024

SWRAC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.

At SWRAC we support individuals to thrive through real-life and relevant education programmes. Our intention is to provide everyone with the skills, knowledge and experience to:

– Be independent and resilien
– Grow into education, employment or meaningful activity
– Live healthily and sustainabl
– Develop and maintain healthy relationships
– Grow socially and contribute positively to communities and local economies
– Be safe

Location: Poole

Job Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Youth Club Manager to oversee the running of youth club sessions 3 times per week. The Youth Club Manager will be responsible for creating a safe and engaging environment and running sessions and activities for a variety of age groups and a SEND group.

Responsibilities:
– Attending and running youth club sessions 3 times per week for a variety of age groups and an SEND group
– Organising youth club programmes and activities
– Ensuring that youth club sessions are structured according to developed programmes and contain a range of activities to meet a variety of interests and support the social and personal development of youth club members
– Line management and rostering of youth club workers
– Engagement of youth club members
– Responsible for health and safety of the youth club including audits and risk assessments as required
– Building of relationships amongst local community, including local schools, church, Police, Councillors
– Keeping the building in good state of repair inside and out/ Maintenance of building , engagement of appropriate maintenance organisations, responding to damage
– Ensuring subscriptions, tuck shop income etc are collected and accounted properly.
– Procurement of tuck shop supplies, ancillary equipment to support youth club activities and required maintenance
– Any other activities as considered necessary for the operation of the youth centre
– Responsible to the MD of SWRAC

Skills:
– Special education experience is preferred
– Strong mentoring skills to support the development of club members
– Experience working with young people in a structured setting
– Ability to educate and engage youth through various activities
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
– Strong organisational and time management abilities
– We offer competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and have the skills required for this role, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits:
– Additional leave
– Casual dress
– Company events
– Employee discount
– Health & wellbeing programme
– On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Part time
Hours: 20 per week
Salary: £16,216 per year

We are also looking for youth club workers to join this new exciting venture.

For more information, please email: jobs@swrac.ac.uk

Closing date: 22 April 2024

SWRAC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.

At SWRAC we support individuals to thrive through real-life and relevant education programmes. Our intention is to provide everyone with the skills, knowledge and experience to:

– Be independent and resilien
– Grow into education, employment or meaningful activity
– Live healthily and sustainabl
– Develop and maintain healthy relationships
– Grow socially and contribute positively to communities and local economies
– Be safe

Location: Bournemouth

We are looking for a Tutor (English & Maths) to join our dedicated team in our Bournemouth Centre.

Job Description
– Prepare course/training materials
– Complete external paperwork as required in a timely manner
– Maintain the quality of the learner programme to a sufficient standard to pass IQA and EQA criteria
– Complete learner and delivery paperwork as required in a timely manner
– Provide Initial Assessment and diagnostic of the learner needs including English and maths using company standards
– Teach wellbeing awareness
– To attend business networking events to promote the activities of SWRAC
– To support learners with LDD/SEND in a variety of classroom settings
– To work closely with team members to ensure that ILP targets are monitored and reviewed
– To be aware of individual learner’s risk assessments and needs
– Encourage independence and self-help skills wherever possible

Person Specification

Qualifications:
Essential:
– Recognised teaching qualification
– Level 2 Maths & English (or equivalent/ GCSE level 4)
– Experience of working with young adults who have SEND/behavioural difficulties
– Understanding of relevant polices /codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation

Desirable:
– Behaviour qualifications
– SEND qualifications
– Skills / Competencies
– Good communication and calculation skills
– Effective team player
– Excellent interpersonal skills
– Good organisational skills
– Ability to supervise students effectively both in college and out of the centre in line with the behaviour policy
– Ability to manage challenging situations and a demanding working environment
– Be competent at IT
– Ability to work in partnership with parents/carers and teachers
– Ability to use own initiative and work flexibility
– Ability to support learners with a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
– Innovative thinker with ability to adapt teaching and support strategies.
– Ability to prioritise workload.
Knowledge
– Ability to relate well to vulnerable young adults
– Understanding of behaviour management strategies
– Understanding of working with young adults who have SEND/behavioural difficulties
– Understanding of relevant polices /codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
– General understanding of curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies
– Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these settings

Experience
– Experience in delivery of GCSE/ Functional skills in Maths & English
– Working with vulnerable young people with learning disabilities or challenging emotional and behavioural difficulties
– Experience of working with challenging young people in an educational establishment

Personal Qualities
– Work well under pressure
– Willing to work in a flexible manner
– Be self-motivated and use personal initiative within a structured framework
– Self directed with a high level of personal drive.
– Commitment to achieving excellence through continuous improvement.
– Enthusiastic with ability to motivate.
– Willingness and ability to tackle poor student performance.
– Ability to communicate with staff/external bodies at all levels.
– Ability to problem solve.
– Flexible and positive approach.
– Ability and desire to empower young people with a range of learning or behavioural disabilities.
– Good sense of humour.
– Keen to embrace and deliver change.
– Ability and willingness to champion learners with learning difficulties / disabilities.

Special Attributes / Requirements
– To be committed to promoting independence in line with preparing for adulthood outcomes of Education/Employment & Careers, Friends, Relationships an
– Community, Health and Independent Lives
– Prepared to work flexibly to meet work requirements.
– Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults in college
– Commitment to equal opportunities
– Up-to-date Safeguarding and Child Protection training or qualification.
– Current driving licence

Job Type: Full time
Salary: £26,000 to £31,000 per year

For more information, please email: jobs@swrac.ac.uk

Closing date: 11th April 2024

SWRAC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.

At SWRAC we support individuals to thrive through real-life and relevant education programmes. Our intention is to provide everyone with the skills, knowledge and experience to:

– Be independent and resilien
– Grow into education, employment or meaningful activity
– Live healthily and sustainabl
– Develop and maintain healthy relationships
– Grow socially and contribute positively to communities and local economies
– Be safe

Location: Bournemouth

We are looking for a Job Coach to help support our learners with their next step.

Responsibilities and Duties:
– Work with the learners in a classroom setting to establish rapport and support needs.
– Attend work placement interview with learner and support with preparation of interview.
– Engage with employer to establish learner work placement roles and responsibilities and identify support requirements.
– Carry out work placement Health and Safety check (HASP), if required.
– Support learner with travel training necessary for them to be able to travel between home and work placement.
– Support learner with purchase of appropriate work wear, if required.
– Plan pre work placement visits with learner to work placement/employer, if necessary.
– Encourage the learner to adopt a good standard of personal hygiene and presentation.
– Liaise with parents, carers and external agencies to form a good working relationship which will help to support the learner in placement.
– Become familiar with the learner’s Access To Work hours planner and support needs identified in the Access To Work application.
– Check with the tutor whether parental/carer consents have been given for photographs/video etc, to be taken.

Desired Skills:
– Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.
– High attention to detail and strong time keeping skills.
– Ability to follow the strict guidelines and procedures required.

This position will involve travelling to work placement settings around Bournemouth to support learners in their placements, so own transport would be required.

Benefits:
– Casual dress
– Company pension
– Flexible schedule

Job Type: Part time
Salary: £11.54 per hour

Hours: Hours will vary due to demand

For more information, please email: jobs@swrac.ac.uk

Start date: ASAP

SWRAC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.