Inclusive College and Sanctuary Coordinator

The candidate will work across both campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon.

The successful candidate will support the college by performing the role of 'designated teacher' responsible for the provision of a high quality service to support the wellbeing and outcomes of students and apprentices who are care experienced, unaccompanied asylum seekers, those seeking sanctuary and young adult carers.

Early interventions will be key to your role by identifying vulnerable students and working in collaboration with colleagues and external agencies to develop resourced programmes to meet the needs of specific student groups in line with college and wider priorities. You will be a part of the Designated Safeguarding Team managing concerns for our vulnerable students.

Promoting and fostering a culture of inclusion throughout the college you will be responsible for ensuring that staff are appropriately trained and supported through the college CPD programme and external training opportunities. You will work closely with the Director of Student Services to develop strategy, policies and procedures.

To apply for the position you must have previous experience of working with young people and/or vulnerable adults preferably in the FE sector and have GCSE's in English & Maths (Grade A-C or equivalent). You will have knowledge of central and local authority policies and guidelines relevant to young adults and DSL trained.

You will have experience working in collaboration with external agencies to provide a holistic provision for our vulnerable students and develop the college as a place of sanctuary. Experience in prioritising cases, evaluating student progress and data together with effective communication skills are vital for the role.

Additionally, you will be confident in your influencing and negotiating skills and have the ability to handle conflict. Empathy, patience, and resilience in dealing with challenging situations are key to the role together with maintaining confidential practice.

Cambridge Regional College is a large and inspirational centre of learning with Campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon. We have outstanding teaching and leisure facilities and a reputation for excellence in a number of fields. Our campus facilities are among the best in the country, and you'll find a modern teaching environment with lots of energy and interaction. CRC is a college to be proud of and to be in.

£30000-£40000pa

Permanent

Cambridge Regional College

Cambridge Regional College have an exciting opportunity for an Inclusive College and Sanctuary Coordinatorto join our vibrant Student Services Department. You will join us on a full time basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of between £31,569-£33,430per annum, plus staff benefits., In addition, we value our staff as we understand they make the difference in transforming lives, our investment in our staff has been formally recognised in being accredited with Investors in People Gold status.

Just some of the rewards you can benefit from joining our staff, include:

- Generous holiday leave entitlement plus bank holidays

- Generous pension scheme

- Discounted rates on Apple products

- Free gym membership option and discounted classes

- Discounted rates on college courses

- BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services

- Free on-site car parking,

- Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores with Rewards@CRC

- On site restaurants, retail and coffee outlets (Costa Coffee at Cambridge Campus and Starbucks at Huntingdon Campus)

- Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme

- Staff Development opportunities.

Safeguarding statement

Cambridge Regional College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.