Learner Services Assistant (Sickness cover)

About the Role: We are looking for sickness cover to support learners across our Rhondda and Nantgarw campuses as a Learner Services Assistant. This role plays a key part in helping learners overcome everyday barriers, offering practical, front-line support with transport, travel expenses, free meals and ID badges. You'll be a friendly, approachable presence on campus, helping learners feel supported, included and able to focus on their studies in a welcoming environment. The successful candidate will also be required to travel to different locations as required to meet operational needs across all four campuses.Further information: All staff employed at Coleg y Cymoedd have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of learners, and all those working at the College are expected to uphold this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment processes, all new starters must successfully complete the required preemployment checks prior to commencing employment. This includes an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. For roles that involve direct interaction with learners, registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) is also a mandatory requirement. We are a values driven organisation committed to employing a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive environment where colleagues are respected and supported to be themselves. We treat every individual with dignity, fairness, and respect. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities, particularly in relation to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion and/or belief. We are committed to removing barriers and making our recruitment processes as inclusive and accessible as possible. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. If you are a Welsh speaker or learner, we would be delighted to receive your application. Roles at Coleg y Cymoedd are campus based to support teaching, learner experience and service delivery. Postholders may request flexible working, including limited remote working, through the College's Flexible Working Process (a statutory day one right). Requests are considered individually based on role needs and service coverage. Candidates or employees with accessibility or reasonable adjustment needs are encouraged to discuss these with the People & Culture team. All applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on the advertised closing date. Applications received after this deadline may not be considered. How to Apply We aim to make the application process as clear and supportive as possible. Please follow the steps below: Step 1: Identify the Appropriate Role Review our current vacancies and select the position that aligns with your skills and aspirations. If you require any guidance, please contact us. Step 2: Submit Your Application via iTrent Applications must be completed using our online application form. Please note that we do not accept CVs. Step 3: Demonstrate How You Meet the Criteria Use the "Further Information" section to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Essential and, where applicable, Desirable criteria as outlined in the Person Specification. Please follow the order of the criteria to support the shortlisting process. Step 4: Provide Your Preferences

• Indicate your preferred language for all correspondence and interview arrangements (Welsh or English). If you wish to submit a video application, you are welcome to do so-please inform us in advance. Step 5: Stay Informed You will receive updates via email through the iTrent system. Should you have any queries, please contact the People & Culture team at people @cymoedd.ac.uk Need Support? If you would like to discuss the role, the application process, or require any guidance, please get in touch. We are
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