Development Coach - Residential Childcare

We are an Ofsted Grade 2 “Good” rated provider, recognized as one of the top 5 training providers and named one of the Top 9 Best Places to Work! With a deep commitment to the Care and Education Sector, we deliver meaningful learning interactions to thousands of learners and employers nationwide. We are growing rapidly and are now seeking Residential Childcare superstars to join our operational teams.

We are passionate, innovative, and dedicated to delivering an outstanding teaching and learning experience for every learner. Our exceptional team is made up of handpicked, trusted professionals who bring specialist knowledge and expertise to everything they do. Ready to inspire and empower others? Join us and become part of our remarkable operational team,.

Position:

Location: Remote

Salary: £24,500 - £28,000

As we continue to expand our operations, we are excited to introduce the role of Development Coach. In this position, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our learners and enhancing their experience by coaching, mentoring, and guiding them through their qualifications in Residential Childcare.

In this role, you will deliver outstanding service by effectively guiding learner progression, leading the delivery of the broader curriculum, supporting e-portfolio management (BUD), and helping learners achieve their goals on time and to the highest standards. You'll support the Personal Tutor with their caseload by working together to provide the most well-rounded support to learners and employers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide inspirational support and guidance to learners throughout their learning journey.
• Collaborate with employers to offer Information, Advice, and Guidance throughout the programme.
• Possess a deep understanding of the broader curriculum (e.g., British Values, Safeguarding, and Prevent) and integrate it into your teaching.
• Coordinate the booking of workshop sessions and exams, including functional skills.
• Support learners returning to the programme after breaks and help them get back on track.
• Respond promptly to queries from learners, employers, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare learners for End-Point Assessment (EPA) and assist them in getting their portfolio ready for gateway.
• Utilize digital technologies to provide valuable feedback in a supportive and secure manner.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR regulations and all internal data security policies.
  
  

Requirements:

Candidate Requirements:

• Essential Qualifications:
• Grade A-C GCSE in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Level 3 Coaching and Mentoring qualification (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience:
• Proven experience supporting a caseload of learners towards successful qualification completion.
• Experience in creating personalized learning and progression plans.
• Coaching experience, helping learners overcome barriers and encouraging progress.
• Familiarity with e-portfolio systems (BUD experience is a plus).
• Strong knowledge of the Apprenticeship sector, including EPA and safeguarding requirements.
• Skills:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Excel, Outlook, and Word).
• Strong IT literacy and ability to use digital tools to enhance learning and feedback.
  

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of learners and have the experience and dedication we’re looking for, we would love to hear from you!

Other information:

Benefits

We have a number of benefits available and all colleagues benefit from our standard benefits including;

Generous Annual Leave: 20 days, increasing with length of service, plus a holiday purchase scheme

Holiday Benefits: 3 Paragon Days for our operational December closure and 8 Public Bank Holidays

Extra Day Off: Enjoy an additional day off to celebrate your birthday

Paid Volunteering Leave: Up to 3 days of paid leave for volunteering opportunities and corporate conscience initiatives

Perkbox: Access to a wide range of lifestyle benefits and wellness tools

Recognition and Long Service Awards: Celebrating the milestones and contributions of our colleagues

We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a guaranteed interview scheme in place to ensure that nobody is overlooked or discriminated against because of their disability. If you meet the minimum criteria when you apply and you have informed us in your application that you have a disability, you will be guaranteed an interview for that role.

To promote and maintain an inclusive working environment, as part of your application process we will ask you to share data on certain characteristics. These answers will not form part of the selection and recruitment process and will not be shared with anyone outside of the People Team.

Paragon Skills is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of our learners and colleagues and we implement robust safer recruitment practices to support this. Dependant on the role you are applying for, we may undertake a number of necessary checks to confirm you are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service check. We are also committed to promoting equality and inclusion throughout our colleague and learner populations.

All colleagues must adhere to our internal information security, data protection policies alongside all other policies and procedures.