LAC (Looked After Children) Coordinator

Job Title: LAC (Look After Children) Coordinator

Location: Coventry College

Contract Type: Full-Time

Hours per Week: 37 per week

Salary: 28461 to 30201 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)

About Us

Coventry College is a dynamic Further Education provider at the heart of the city offering high-quality vocational technical and professional education to learners of all ages from Entry Level to Higher Education. Since forming in 2017 weve been committed to helping individuals transform their lives and supporting businesses to growstrengthening the communities we serve. Our ambition is to help young people and adults to aspire to change their lives and those of their families. Through strong partnerships and a responsive inclusive curriculum we strive to deliver excellence in teaching and learning that evolves with industry needs and puts learners and employers in the best position for success. Recent investments in facilities including electric vehicle tech construction and digital skills ensure we stay at the cutting edge of industry needs.

About the Role

Coventry College are seeking to appoint a LAC Coordinator to offer a range of holistic support to our Looked After learners and care leavers and to act as mentor to learners who find it difficult to sustain regular attendance and fall below the agreed College attendance levels. You will enable and support learners to overcome barriers to progress and succeed.

We are looking for a motivated and professional individual to join our team in a key business support role. You will play an important part in helping the College run smoothly and efficiently contributing to the overall learner and staff experience.

Whether supporting students staff systems or services youll bring a positive approach and a strong focus on customer service teamwork and attention to detail. This is a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic forward-thinking college where your skills and contribution are truly valued.

Requirements

Must-Have:

An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) ideally in a subject directly linked to education welfare or pastoral development

Level 3 qualification ideally in Social Care or Youth Work

Minimum Level 2 qualification in literacy and numeracy or equivalent

Knowledge and experience of updating and maintain records

Nice-to-Have:

Exceptional organisational and time management skills

Exceptional administration and communication skills

Ability to monitor student performance achievement and attendance and to take appropriate action to improve the chances of success.

An in-depth knowledge of the full range of opportunities and progression routes within Further and Higher Education.

Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the statutory guidance around safeguarding and the Prevent Duty and the ability to translate this into practice.

Training in child protection and safeguarding

What we offer

Free on-site parking including EV charging points

Excellent pension scheme with defined benefits (TPS)

Generous annual leave entitlement 34 days plus statutory bank holidays

Access to continued professional development and training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support

Employee discount scheme offering savings on retail travel and more

This role is eligible for Blue Light Card (BLC)

On-site refectory serving a variety of food and drink options

Discounted hair and beauty treatments at our in-house salon

Staff recognition and award schemes celebrating your achievements

A supportive inclusive working environment

How to Apply

To apply please complete our online application form which is designed in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

We do not accept unsolicited agency applications. We will contact preferred agencies if their support is required.

Safeguarding

We are actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and any vulnerable groups within the College community. We value our diverse College community and are actively committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of college life and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of our shortlisting process you will be asked to complete a self-declaration of your criminal record or information which may make you unsuitable to work with children in addition we carry out an online search to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online.

The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.