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Derwen College is an Ofsted 'Outstanding' college. We support students with learning difficulties and disabilities to live the life they want and to be as independent as they can be. We work hard to develop the skills needed for employment and independent living - our aim is to recruit the best staff possible to deliver this first class experience to our students. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Pathway Lead for our Retail and Horticulture curriculum pathways. You will be responsible for the management, quality assurance and ongoing improvement of the Horticulture and Retail pathways including management of staff and resources and responsibility for student progress. We are a Disability Confident employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for suitable applicants. Key Role Specific Responsibilities: Operational management of Pathways including staff and resources Key aspects of quality assurance across Pathways in liaison with Curriculum Manager e.g. Self -Assessment Report, Quality Improvement Plan and compliance audits Co-ordination of individual student programmes including timetabling, assessment, setting and reviewing appropriate targets, timely progress reporting and provision of IAG according to programme type in liaison with Curriculum Manager. Chairing student reviews Contribution to curriculum development to ensure that Pathway Strands remain relevant and challenging including fostering effective partnerships e.g. Industry Champion / Competition activity Staff development including observation, appraisal and provision of support and training Teaching commitment including the embedding of functional skills Contribution to cross-college team meetings Member of cross-college observation team Personal Tutor Any other duties as reasonably requested Person Specification: Teaching qualification / Specialist Qualification Subject specific qualification IQA Assessor Excellent people management skills Proven success of working within a similar role Excellent knowledge of Ofsted framework / external auditors Outstanding communication skills Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects Highly motivated individual Works effectively with individuals/staff at all levels Approachable and engaging personal style Competent in MS Office We can offer the right candidate a well-resourced and modern working environment, situated in a beautiful rural setting. We have a fantastic array of employee benefits including on-site shopping and leisure facilities, final salary pension scheme, enhanced family-friendly policies, generous annual leave, staff discounts and extensive continual professional development opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and adults at risk and expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

The London borough of Sutton "is uncompromising in its focus on improving quality of frontline social work" - Ofsted Ofsted announced in February 2017 that the provision of children's services in Sutton has been rated as 'Good'. About the job: Social Worker - Referral and Assessment (RAS) Salary - (Grade 8): £34,209 - £41,850 (£43,860 unconsolidated maximum through performance-related progression) plus a welcome bonus of £1000 and a retention payment of £1000 in the first year, £2000 in the second year and £3000 a year thereafter Free car parking pass to local multi storey car park The Referral and Assessment service is to help children in need living with their families in the community to achieve good outcomes in their health, education and family relationships and to ensure they are appropriately safeguarded, by assessing needs and planning and coordinating the care arrangements necessary to meet their needs as identified. The Referral and Assessment Service completes assessments referred via MASH who are living in the London Borough of Sutton and who meet the threshold for support. RAS has a very stable and permanent workforce with highly supportive managers who are keen to develop and encourage staff with training and provide an environment of growth and development. Social Workers in the RAS team will act as duty Social Worker on a rota basis, respond to crisis situations, carry out single agency assessments, undertake direct work with children and families, work closely with partner agencies such as the police and health services, transfer cases to other services via a seamless transfer process and Social Workers regularly attend group supervision giving staff a chance to reflect on situations and share knowledge. About you: We welcome applications from experienced Social Workers who are able to show initiative and can develop our services to an outstanding standard. If you have experience in Children's Services and are looking for the next challenging step in your career apply today. You must able to turn around work quickly on short term work whilst enjoying manageable workloads and supportive management. You be given a full induction, promotion opportunities with staff from RAS regularly gaining promotion, moving to specialist roles and the opportunity to supervise and mentor students and ASYEs according to your experience. We also offer the opportunity for additional training such as Practice Assessor (PEPs 1&2) which includes an allowance and career development opportunities across the service. What we can offer you: A competitive salary A £1000 welcome payment* A £3000 annual retention payment* An annual leave entitlement of up to 32 days Reimbursement of your annual HCPC registration Car parking pass Fuel allowance Use of Zip Car Scheme Discounts local and national shops and restaurants Season ticket loan Introduce a friend scheme *Please note some bonuses are only offered to those appointed on scale point 30 and above For more information about the role, please click here to view the role profile Closing date - 10th December 2020 Interview date - To be confirmed COVID-19) - information for job applicants Given the ongoing situation, we have not set a closing date for this job vacancy. We are unable to currently advise when interviews will be arranged. We feel that this is the correct and responsible decision to make in these exceptional circumstances in view of:· increased demand on the time of the council staff in response to the pandemic the need to support more vigilant public health measures. We appreciate that applicants will want further information. However, as this is an unprecedented situation, arrangements for undertaking these interviews will require careful consideration. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. The London Borough of Sutton is Disability Confident Committed. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role and ensure that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible. It is our policy to ensure that all employees are recruited, trained and promoted on the basis of ability, the requirements of the job and similar, objective criteria. All employees are equally encouraged to take advantage of the opportunities for training and career development. It is also our policy to ensure that no employee or job applicant should receive more or less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, nationality, colour, ethnic or national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, or disability in any matters to do with employment.

We currently have no live vacancies . However, you can still register your interest so we can get in touch when we go live please visit our website. If you would like to know more regarding our application process please read on. The application processes All of our Graduates go through a 4-tier selection process and Under-Graduates 3-tier (comprising of stages 1, 2 and 4 below). 1st Stage: Application and CV Submission Prior to applying make sure you do your research into the company and the industry, to give yourself the best chance of securing a place. Start by completing a short application and submit your CV. You will be able to select the programme that is of interest and your preferred location. 2nd Stage: Game Based Assessment We assess candidate behaviours in a game-based assessment, which is an all-in-one solution that measures personality & cognitive ability. The test lasts up to 40 minutes and isn't like standard forms of testing. Using this type of Psychometric testing is much more insightful in relation to behaviours that are important to us, it also ensures no-one is at a disadvantage. During the Game Based Assessment Candidates are assessed on how they approach a task, which means no previous gaming experience is required. 3rd Stage: Assessment Centre Our trained Assessors and Recruitment team will ensure the experience is as pleasant as possible during your virtual or physical assessment. Assessments consist of 2 exercises, a group exercise lasting up to 2 hours and a capability scenario exercise that assesses your skills and knowledge specific to the programme you have applied to. During your Assessment you will also have the opportunity to network with our Graduates. Don't forget the assessment day is a two-way process, it's about providing you with as much information as possible to allow you to evaluate our environment, our people and culture, As well as us assessing your suitability for the opportunity you have applied for. Remember we want you to be 'Yourself'. 4th stage: Final Interview The final interview is made up of two parts an Interview which assesses your competencies, behaviours, and suitability for the chosen programme or position. The second part of the interview focuses on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in our industry and Arcadis, which you will be able to prepare for prior to the interview. If you would like to join Arcadis, they'd love to hear from you. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.