Job Description

Project Worker - Pupil Referral Unit

The Manchester College is based at many sites across the city, each with its own specialist cutting edge facilities within a friendly and supportive environment. We are the largest FE College in the UK providing education and training to a wide range of learners.

We have an exciting opportunity at our Openshaw Campus to join our Pupil Referral Unit as a Project Worker on a fixed term (maternity cover), full time (35 hours per week) basis.

Supporting the delivery of curriculum and pastoral care of learners in under 16 education provision. To support learners, address their emotional and behavioural barriers to learning, in partnership with Manchester Secondary Pupil Referral Unit.

In order to do this role, you will need:

Relevant Youth and Community Work qualification or equivalent
Relevant appropriate experience working in a youth related environment
Significant experience of working with school-age learners within alternative education settings
Maths and English at Level 2 or equivalent would be desirableIn return you will benefit from an excellent package including:

35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (FTE)
Significant pension contribution
Retail discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Cycle to work scheme
Simply Health scheme care vouchersThe Manchester College is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. If you wish to apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit our website to apply! (url removed)/vacancies.

Applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the key responsibilities, key result areas and Qualifications/Skills and Experience detailed within the role profile.

Salaries are based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

The closing date for this job advert is 04/12/2023. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!

LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check