JOB DESCRIPTION

Apprenticeships Skills Coach (Health) MATERNITY COVER

Section Business Engagement & EntrepreneurshipLocation: Ipswich (Waterfront) Campus.Salary: Within the range £30,942 to £34,804 per annumGrade: 7Contract status: Fixed Term/Maternity CoverHours of work: 37 per weekPension: USS Annual Leave entitlement 30 days pa, plus Bank HolidaysResponsible to: Head of ApprenticeshipsReports on a day-to-day basis to: Head of Apprenticeships

About the Directorate

The Directorate of Business Engagement & Entrepreneurship supports our academic Schools to deliver on our key objectives, which are

- To transform local productivity and targeted sectors through skills development, business and job creation, work based learning, student and graduate entrepreneurship and support for research and innovation.

- To transform and enhance the student and graduate experience and employment outcomes through the development of entrepreneurship, work based learning and industry engagement with the curriculum

- To transform our knowledge exchange activity and gain recognition as a distinctive leader in local and regional economic development.

The Directorate team supports the following areas of activity

- Ipswich Waterfront Innovation Centre (incubator)- The Games Hub & Student Entrepreneurship- Knowledge Exchange- Higher and Degree Apprenticeships- Alumni and Philanthropic Development- Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

We are actively committed to growing and supporting our diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.

We are investing in the development of our apprenticeship support service which has led to the need to appoint apprenticeship skills coaches to support our areas of growth. One of these will be focused on all apprenticeships within the School of Health and Sports Sciences.

We are seeking highly motivated candidates who are able to work with academic staff and employers to support our apprentices and nurture their talent. The role will require you to support the negotiation of their learning needs in the workplace and to support each apprentice in a tailored and individual way to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours. To be effective in this role, you will need to possess excellent sector or subject knowledge as well as an understanding of professional development achieved through both On-the-Job and Off-the-Job training, professional development and work based learning (WBL) relevant to your field of expertise.

Purpose of the job:

To support and enhance the apprentice and employer experience through effective skills coaching and tutoring. The skills coach will be responsible to visit each apprentice once every quarter for the entire duration of their programme. They will also be responsible to complete all the required paperwork and update all records related to the progress made by the apprentice. This job will involve extensive traveling, as apprentices will have to be visited at their place of employment.

Role Outline

The key duties and responsibilities are:

1. To provide evidence on behaviour, underpinning knowledge, work based learning & overall progress for each apprentice.

2. To provide coaching and skills support to ensure successful completion of EPA.3. To conduct tripartite reviews with the apprentice line manager and apprentice as often and

appropriate to successfully complete EPA. 4. To support the development and progression of designated apprentices. 5. To highlight any operational issues for the line manager to progress as appropriate. 6. To set achievable tasks and provide support throughout the apprentice journey including assisting the

apprentice to be prepared for Vendor qualification, end assessment, and other knowledge tests 7. To support employers in understanding their responsibilities relating to on and off job training

required by the apprentice. 8. To provide pastoral support to apprentices as required advising on areas such as mitigating

circumstances and extensions.9. To recognise additional learning needs and signpost apprentices to any specialist support as needed. 10. To provide advice and guidance where necessary regarding Safeguarding and Prevent to support

apprentices and be responsible for ensuring that the work place provides a safe environment by completing Health and Safety Assessments.

11. To communicate effectively with apprentices using appropriate tools and hold regular meetings (frequencies to be agreed with your line manager) with apprentices, their employers and academic staff.

12. To work with academic colleagues supporting the agreement of on and off job development plans with the learners and monitor and record progress with this to ensure that the University remains compliant

13. To participate in relevant professional development. 14. Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Head of Apprenticeships

We are actively committed to growing and supporting our diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.

We are actively committed to growing and supporting our diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.

Selection Criteria

Candidates will be assessed against the following essential/desirable attributes:

Essential Desirable

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

A first degree in a relevant subject

Registration with the NMC or HCPC

Coaching/Assessment Qualifications A higher degree in a relevant subject

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Experience of working autonomously, managing own workload and priorities

Practitioner experience relevant to the subject area and industry sector as required.

Experience of coaching or mentoring and delivering work place training

Experience of carrying out work-based assessment and reviews

Knowledge of apprenticeship programmes

accreditation/membership of a relevant professional body

SKILLS Excellent interpersonal, listening, communication and networking skills

Advanced project, resource management and analytical skills

Excellent planning, organisation and prioritising skills being able to manage effectively all allocated learners and liaise with their associated stakeholders.

Good numeracy skills Good literacy skills Good organisational skills Good eye for detail An ability to work with learners who

are at risk in order to re-engage them with their apprenticeship and retain

We are actively committed to growing and supporting our diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.

Essential Desirablethem on the programme.

ATTITUDE

An understanding of the commercial confidentiality involved in the role

An enthusiastic, flexible and proactive approach to work and an ability to regularly travel off campus

An understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunity Policies, and the ability to promote this in the day to day work of the post.

Closing date: Monday 12th October 2020

Interview date: Friday 30th October 2020

INFORMAL ENQUIRIES ABOUT THIS POSTJoanne Taylor, j.taylor@uos.ac.uk

APPOINTMENT TERMSThis post is offered on a full-time fixed term basis at grade 7. The salary range for the post is £30,942 - £34,804 .

CRIMINAL CONVICTIONSThis post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

FLEXIBLE WORKINGWe consider flexible working requests for all our vacancies. e.g. adjustments to the working location, hours, time, or working on job share basis.

We are a Top 30 Employer for Working Families 2016 and 2017 but we recognise that flexible working is not just for parents and carers. Our inclusive Flexible Working policy is open to all our staff and designed to support our people achieve a positive work-life balance, regardless of their personal circumstances.

Equality, Diversity and InclusivityThe University of Suffolk is a diverse and vibrant community and is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all staff and students. Our approach is inclusive; valuing the contribution of every member of the institution and the communities we serve.

As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all applicants who declare a disability and who meet the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

NO SMOKING POLICYA no smoking policy including the use of electronic cigarettes operates at all University of Suffolk premises.

We are actively committed to growing and supporting our diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.

APPLICATIONSPlease see below for specific instructions on how to apply. Please note that applicants who fail to return all the documents asked for may be discounted.

To apply for this post:

All forms and information can be found on our website http://www.uos.ac.uk/jobs Fill in the Application Cover Sheet and include details of any flexible working request you are

making Complete the monitoring form Attach a curriculum vitae and a letter of application setting out clearly how you meet the essential

and desirable criteria for this post Return them as Word (.doc) attachments by e-mail to: jobs@uos.ac.uk please put the post title in

the subject box of your email. If you are unable to email your documents, you may post them to

The Human Resource Team University of Suffolk Waterfront Building Neptune Quay Ipswich Suffolk UK IP4 1QJ

If you are unable to apply via the website please ask for an application pack from the address above, or by phone on 01473 338351.

We are actively committed to growing and supporting our diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.