Work Experiennce Job Coach
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Work Experience Job Coach
37 Hours x 52 Weeks
Salary: Actual Salary: £25,724 - £27,961 based on 37 Hours x 52 Weeks.
Starting salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications.
Location: Worcester Campus
Join us as a Work Experience Job Coach at Heart of Worcestershire College
We are looking for someone who’s ambitious, driven, and enthusiastic to join our Work Experience team.
This is your chance to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and take on exciting challenges in a vibrant, forward thinking environment.
Heart of Worcestershire College is recognised for nurturing the brilliance of every student and we are proud to be a college that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Our latest Ofsted report highlights our continued commitment to delivering high-quality education, outstanding support for learners and meaningful partnerships with employers and the wider community. HoW college has also been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 reflecting our commitment to building a positive workplace culture where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to thrive.
You’ll be mainly based at our Worcester campus, but flexibility to travel across sites is essential.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
For the full breakdown, check out the Key Roles and Accountabilities in the Job Description.
You will support in many aspects, to name a few:
•Develop and maintain strong relationships with local employers to secure high-quality work placements, supported projects, employer encounters and guest speaker opportunities for learners.
• Assess, monitor and support work placement opportunities, ensuring all health and safety, risk assessment and compliance requirements are met.
• Prepare learners for the workplace by working closely with Personal Tutors and Careers teams to develop employability, CV, job search and interview skills.
• Monitor student progress during placements through regular employer and learner contact, providing guidance, support and skills assessment to promote successful outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records, contribute to quality improvement processes, and support the College’s careers programme, careers strategy and Gatsby Benchmark objectives.
WHO WE ARE
Heart of Worcestershire College is the county’s largest and most diverse FE provider, offering academic, vocational, and community courses across multiple campuses. In 2026 the college achieved a strong standard or expected standard across all areas from Ofsted. We are also delighted to be recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. This accolade reflects the culture we have worked hard to build across the College.
Our values — diversity, integrity, partnership and trust — power everything we do and shape the experience we give our learners. We’re also on a mission to be 90% green by 2030 — and we’d love you to be part of that journey.
If you’re ready to innovate, inspire and progress, you’ll feel right at home here.
Your growth is our growth.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE
A career at HoW offers much more than a monthly pay slip. We invest in our people and make sure they feel supported, valued, and ready to shine.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular CPD and opportunities to gain new qualifications
• Generous holiday allowance
• Agile and flexible working options (role dependent)
• A great benefits package with high street and travel discounts
• Clear progression routes
• A mentor to help you settle in and succeed
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite parking (at selected campuses)
• Opportunities to give back through community and charity projects
WE HIRE PEOPLE.
We value individuality. Everyone at HoW brings their own story, background, identity and strengths — and together, we’re stronger for it.
We’re committed to being an inclusive and supportive employer and expect all colleagues to share our dedication to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
NEED TO KNOW
All successful candidates will need to complete and pay for a DBS check, plus required online verification checks.
Please note: HoW College reserves the right to extend the advertising period for this vacancy or close the vacancy early in line with volume of applicants. We would therefore advise interested candidates to apply promptly.
Closing date: 26th October 2026
Interview date: TBC
To apply or for more detials, please visit our HOW website.
If you are viewing this advert on Indeed, Total Jobs or another job board, it is worth noting there is more information about the position on the Heart of Worcestershire website, this will include the role profile.
Safeguarding Statement
This College is committed to equality of opportunity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The costs of this check will be deducted from the applicant’s first salary payment from the College.