DESCRIPTION

Are you passionate about supporting young people to succeed in real-world settings? Do you have a talent for building strong relationships with employers? Are you organised, reliable and able to coordinate impactful work placements? If so, we would love to hear from you.
We are proud to offer a full-time, permanent opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Placement Officer to join our Health and Social Care department at Sandwell College on a full-time permanent basis.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Strong experience of building and maintaining relationships with employers or external stakeholders
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• A proactive, empathetic, and professional approach

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Placement Officer, you will play a vital role in sourcing high-quality placement opportunities for our Health and Social Care learners, ensuring that all placements meet both awarding body requirements and study programme expectations. You will act as the central link between tutors, parents, learners, and employers, ensuring all placements are appropriate, effectively monitored, and successfully completed.
You will support students throughout the duration of their placements and work collaboratively with curriculum staff to track hours, resolve issues, and support the progression and development of our learners.

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Strong experience of building and maintaining relationships with employers or external stakeholders
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• A proactive, empathetic, and professional approac