Learning Coach

1. Are you passionate about supporting young people’s well-being, helping them achieve independence, and shaping their future?
2. We are seeking a dedicated Learning Coach to work closely with learners, providing one-to-one mentoring and pastoral care to help them overcome challenges, build confidence, and work towards their personal, academic, and independent living goals.
3. We offer excellent professional development opportunities.

Ocean Park House, Cardiff

37 hours, Permanent 

Closing Date: 25/10/24

If you would like to work for an organisation that demonstrates outstanding commitment to staff engagement, has gained a place on the Times Best 100 Companies to work for in the UK for the last eight consecutive years and that holds Investors in People Platinum accreditation we would love to hear from you!

What you’ll do: 

Are you passionate about supporting young people’s well-being, helping them achieve independence, and shaping their future? We are seeking a dedicated Learning Coach to work closely with learners, providing one-to-one mentoring and pastoral care to help them overcome challenges, build confidence, and work towards their personal, academic, and independent living goals. You will play a key role in supporting their emotional, social, and academic development, fostering an inclusive environment where they can thrive.

In this role, you will design and implement strategies to encourage attendance, positive behaviour, and full participation in learning activities. By focusing on each learner’s well-being, independence, and individual needs, you will empower them to take charge of their future and build the skills needed to succeed.

ACT is committed to promoting the Welsh language for both staff and learners, and whilst it is not considered essential criteria, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role. 

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience of working with disengaged young people and/or those with additional learning needs in a training/education or youth work setting
• Experience of supporting Wellbeing and personal development of learners. 
• Experience of working with 16–19-year-old in work based learning setting.
• Learning Coach qualification
• Qualification in youth work (desirable)
• Good level of Math and English GCSE C or above (spoken and written)
• Able to build good strong relationships with young people
• Able to relate to the needs of young people
• Committed to empowering young people and shaping their future
• Able to work well with people at all levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Well organised
• Excellent IT skills with programmes such as Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
• Willingness and ability to be flexible
• Team player with ability to work on own initiative

Why work for ACT?  

As Wales’s largest Training Provider, ACT is all about people. With a family feel culture we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We’re all extremely passionate about making a positive difference to people’s lives by providing excellent learning programmes and opportunities.  

If you would like to work for an organisation that holds 3-star accreditation with Best Companies demonstrating extra-ordinary levels of staff engagement, ranked in the Top 100 Most inclusive Workplaces, has gained a place on the Times Best 100 Companies to work for in the UK for the last seven consecutive years and that holds Investors in People Platinum accreditation we would love to hear from you!  

Our Values:  

At ACT, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of respect, fairness, and dignity for all. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and empowered to thrive.  

Diversity statement 

ACT is dedicated to fair and safe recruitment practices, ensuring equality for all applicants and staff. We do not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age. Our questioning and collating of information are intended to help us maintain equal opportunities best practice and identify barriers to workforce equality and diversity. The information collated from you will not be used in any decision affecting you.  

We are happy to consider an reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, please drop us an email with your requirements. 

What next?:  

The Advert will close 25th October 2024 at midnight, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.  

Interview will take place week commencing 04/11/2024 (date may change).

An interview process consisting of:  

• A face to face interview will consist of questions, you may be asked to complete a work based task (for example - a micro teach, full details will be provided before interview) 

We’re keen to ensure our hiring process allows you to be at your best, so if you need us to make any adjustments, please just let us know.  

What you get in return:

• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Generous holiday package (up to 45 days per year)
• E-learning platform available to all staff.
• Annual salary increases
• Staff counselling sessions
• Mental Health First Aider
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Bi-annual performance reviews
• Staff Council
• Flexible and hybrid working (where applicable)
• Team building days
• Volunteering days
• Staff celebration days
• Length of service, birthday and yearly appreciation rewards
• Staff Recognition Awards
• Healthcare cash plan
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance

Our Values:

At ACT, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of respect, fairness, and dignity for all. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and empowered to thrive.

FREDIE stands for Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement – values that lie at the heart of everything we do at ACT. From our interactions with staff to our engagement with learners, these principles guide our approach, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.