Supported Employment Officer

Salary: £23,940 (Pro rata salary £21,219.22)

Fixed term until 31/07/2027 Term time only | Hours per Week: 30 |

Location:

This role will be based at Eccles College and involve travel to various workplace locations.

About the Role

Are you passionate about helping young people achieve their potential and overcome barriers to employment? We are looking for a dedicated Supported Employment Officer to support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) at Eccles Sixth Form College.

Based at the college, you will work with students, employers, and staff to secure meaningful work experience placements across Salford and the surrounding area. Through building strong employer partnerships and providing tailored support, you will help students develop valuable employability skills, gain confidence, and prepare for supported internships, further education or future employment.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please email

Reason to Join Us:

• We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 40 days annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
• We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including three Staff Wellbeing days per year.
• We offer automatic enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.
• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff.
• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Our shared purpose:
  We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.
• 93% of staff are proud to work at the College.

Commitment to Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees.

The College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with military experience whose unique skills and perspectives are highly valued.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.

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