Personal Development Tutors

New opportunities have arisen for inspirational people to join our College in the role of Personal Development Tutor, to provide support for adult learners., Support adult learners with academic/personal progress and review against targets on an individual basis in line with the College frequency standard. Insisting on high ambitions for all learners;
Support adult learners in accessing the shared Adult Personal Development platform so that learners can access online tutorials on key personal development activities and themes including Skills development, Employability, British Values, Equality and Diversity and the PREVENT agenda;
Deliver targeted one-to-one meetings for adult learners;
Meet with relevant managers and staff to discuss pastoral issues affecting any adult learners giving concern and, where necessary, to refer learners to more specialist services;
Deliver initial information, advice and guidance on career aims through an individual review; and
Assist in the delivery of group tutorial sessions and activities for 16- 18 learners that will cover key personal development themes including Resilience, Employability, British Values, Equality and Diversity and the PREVENT agenda, if required.
Key Person Specification Requirements

Level 4 qualification;
GCSEs C (4/5) in English and Maths (or equivalent);
Excellent personal tutor, advisor or mentor skills;
Excellent knowledge of tutorial themes;
Experience of working with adults and an understanding of the barriers they may face in finding work or further study;
Experience in supporting people with initial mental health concerns;
Good working knowledge of target setting and review methods;
Ability to work with empathy and sensitivity; and
Enhanced DBS check.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Cheshire College - South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £120m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester.

Access to world-class facilities;
Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you're interested in learning more about this, please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk.
Equality and Diversity
Information, Advice and Guidance
Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
Principles of Customer Service
Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities;
Competitive salary;
Pension scheme;
35 days holiday (plus bank holidays);
College 'Count Me In' social platform;
Online benefits platform;
Onsite fitness and childcare facilities;
Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants, hair and beauty salon; and
Free onsite parking, Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Crewe Campus boasts:

A multi-purpose sports hall;
Climbing wall;
Fitness gym;
TV and radio studios with specialist equipment;
Mock aircraft cabin;
Award-winning restaurant, The Academy;
Hair, beauty and barbering salons; and
Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops.

Ellesmere Port Campus

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Ellesmere Port Campus boasts:

Award-winning restaurant, The Academy;
Mock aircraft cabin;
Fitness gym;
Hair, beauty and barbering salons;
Motor Vehicle Workshop with seven vehicle ramps;
Strong links with local Employers such as Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Network ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals; and
Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops.

Chester Campus

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Chester Campus boasts:

Access to 4K video recording equipment and specialist software applications

Impressive Art and Design Workshops;

Science Laboratories; and

Strong links with local Employers such as Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals