Student Placement Officer

Health and Social Care Student Placement Officer When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. 22.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Fixed Term until 31/08/2025 (3 days- Monday and 2 additional days) At Nescot, we are recruiting for Health and Social Care Student Placement Officer What we are looking for: Nescot is looking to recruit a Work Placement Officer to oversee the Health & Social Care students work experience. The role is for three days a week (22.5 hours) for 38 weeks a year. You must have recent experience in Health & Social Care you will enjoy working with students, providers and staff, to ensure that students successfully obtain and achieve their required placement hours and portfolio evidence. You must be open to change and have the skills to manage students effectively and meet challenges with a positive and flexible approach and be a team operator. Applicants should be well qualified and have the energy and enthusiasm needed to contribute to a successful College and department. Duties/responsibilities: You will be required to undertake a range of activities and to contribute effectively to team working and providing support to students; you will also be required to source and check placements prior to students starting, assess and monitor their progress, liaise with external organisations and Nescot staff. Benefits: * A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, osteopathy and day nursery * 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station * Discounted Starbucks, Modern hair and beauty salon offering employee discounts * Free online qualifications * Free parking on-site Nescot is graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students “enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed”, and benefit from “highly supportive relationships” with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are “effective” with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place “an effective policy for safer recruitment.” At Nescot, we’re proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications. This role is employed through Nescot Enterprises Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nescot which operates different terms and conditions. Interviews will be held as and when candidates apply