Supported Internship Coordinator

Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking to appoint two, full time, Supported Internship Coordinators. The coordinator is required to coordinate, plan and implement the Supported Internship Programme off-site with one day working at our Warrington Campus. The role involves supporting interns with a range of additional needs in the workplace, facilitating work-based learning, leading to employment. You will manage the programme operations, support the job coach and liaise with internal departmental managers to secure and maintain suitable placements., Where appropriate we will consider flexible working options, such as part time or job share. Please include details of any requests in your supporting statement, and we would be happy to discuss this further at interview. In November 2024 the college was officially commended as 'Good with outstanding features' by Ofsted. Our mission is 'Inclusion, realising potential; transforming lives'. Our environment is inclusive, friendly and supportive, with high expectations for both staff and students. To thrive in our environment, you will need to be resilient, positive, able to work autonomously, have a strong work ethic, and put our learners at the heart of everything you do. In March 2025 the college achieved the Platinum accreditation in the Investors in People framework. The college is performing at a High Performing (Platinum) level and demonstrates a deeply embedded culture of excellence in the way in which the organisation leads, supports, and develops its people'. Sustainability is a key priority for Warrington & Vale Royal College, and we are committed to raising awareness and the implementation of sustainable practices in all aspects of college life. Sustainability principles are embedded across the college, and our sustainability action plan and committee are led by senior leaders to ensure that this remains a key focus.

Suitable candidates should have GCSES in Maths and English at Grade 4 or above, or equivalent, and a relevant Level 3 qualification. Candidates should have experience of working with people with learning disabilities, risk assessments, job coaching, and working and successfully dealing with employers. In addition, candidates should have the ability to communicate effectively, to show empathy and understanding, and to promote and work towards independence amongst the user group.

Please be advised, these roles are fixed term until July 2027. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, which includes:

• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement (48 days for Business Support, inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure days, pro rata for part time)
• Occupational pension scheme
• Employee benefits package