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Job description

The Widening Access and Participation Officer will support the transition of those individuals least likely to engage with Education to initially access the College’s Inspire Programme and subsequently enrol in full-time education at the College.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the successful implementation of the annual Widening Access and Participation Plan both on and off campus
• Maintains links with community providers, social services, community groups, floating support, feeder schools, youth clubs and other external support agencies
• Maintain a networks of contacts
• Liaise where appropriate with College teams such as Admissions, Safeguarding, Learning Link, Careers Academy, Marketing and the curriculum teams to ensure timely provision to support inclusion and progression within NWRC
• Arrange and conduct impartial career guidance interviews for young people and adults, recommending appropriate pre-Higher Education programmes and making appropriate referrals

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A Level 6 qualification in any discipline
• At least six months employment experience of working with people from marginalised communities
• A current driving licence and access to a car (applicants with a disability who have been prevented from obtaining a driving licence due to their disability (as defined by the DDA 1995) are eligible to apply)

Desirable Skills

• A qualification in Careers Guidance (QCG)

Further Information

The College welcomes applications from applicants with a disability. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to visit the College website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/ which provides accessibility information on College facilities. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Under the provision of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007 this post is deemed to be a regulated position and a check will be carried out against the Barred List for Children. The College is committed to equal opportunities and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society in particular applicants from the Protestant Community. There is a possibility that a reserve list will be retained if more applicants are deemed suitable than posts exist. In the event the successful candidate fails to take up the post or if the post is vacated within 12 months of the appointment date, or if another vacancy arises within 12 months the post may be offered to the next person on the reserve list.