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We are currently seeking an Information, Advice and Guidance Advisor to join our IAG team here at Portland College. The IAG Advisors within our team each support with specific areas; this role will be focused on supporting the personal and social development of our learners and citizens.
The successful candidate will support our learners and citizens to become better prepared for adulthood and provide impartial information, advice and guidance. The role will include developing knowledge of the FRESH programme (Friendships, Relationships and Sexual Health); supporting learners and citizens to be more independent; and promoting British Values and the Code of Conduct in and around the college. The successful candidate will also be required to join our Safeguarding Team as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, therefore it is important that they have knowledge and experience in safeguarding.
A typical day in this varied role could include delivering a small group workshop about online safety; taking part in and supporting a College event; creating and uploading resources to be shared with the team; and liaising with staff across the college to support learners and citizens.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people with complex needs to achieve positive outcomes; someone who has strong communication skills and is able to create positive relationships with our learners and citizens, as well as their families; and someone who is able to provide high quality written reports and work efficiently both independently and as part of a team within a fast paced and vibrant environment.
As this role involves regulated activity with our learners and citizens, we will be required to carry out an Enhanced with Child and Adult Barred Lists check.
You can see more about what we do at Portland Charity by looking at the Who We Are and Choose Your Future pages on our website https://www.portland.ac.uk/

IT IS AN OFFENCE TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU ARE INCLUDED IN THE CHILD AND OR ADULT BARRED LIST. THIS ROLE INVOLVES REGULATED ACTIVITY.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

PLEASE NOTE – WE NEED YOU TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM TO FULFIL OUR SAFER RECRUITMENT RESPONSIBILITIES, BUT YOU CAN SUBMIT A CV, AND WE WILL CONSIDER IT ALONGSIDE YOUR APPLICATION FORM.

In order to apply for this role, you will need to apply using our online recruitment portal, Sam People Recruit.
Please click on the “apply” button, and this will take you to the link to access the platform.
If you have any questions or need some help when completing your application, you can contact the People Services Team who will be happy to help.
Many of our staff have a disability, and we’re proud to hold Disability Confident and Mindful Employer status which recognises our positive approach to physical and mental health and wellbeing at work. If you would like to speak with us before completing an application, you can contact our recruitment team who will be happy to support you with your application or answer any questions.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,997.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Work Location: In perso