SSWI Co-ordinator (Adults)

About the role

At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re more than an education provider – we’re a driving force for opportunity, innovation and community growth. As one of the UK’s leading further education colleges and an exempt charity, we deliver high‑quality technical and professional education that transforms lives and supports regional prosperity. With over 12,500 students and around 1,000 colleagues, we’re proud to be an anchor institution driving social mobility, inclusion and success.

The Role: We’re seeking a proactive and highly organised SSWI Co‑ordinator (Adults) to lead and coordinate inclusive support provision for adult learners across all curriculum areas and qualification levels. You will play a key role in identifying learner needs at cohort level, ensuring effective support strategies are in place, and driving high-quality, compliant provision that supports engagement, wellbeing, and achievement.

Working with Us: At B&FC you’ll join a values‑led community built on our CAREER principles – Community, Authenticity, Relentless Optimism, Everyone Included, Excellence, and Respect. We’re proud to empower both our colleagues and students to thrive, supported by outstanding facilities, forward‑thinking leadership, and a culture of inclusion and innovation.

How We Support You: We’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process, please let the hiring manager or People Team know before your interview so we can make sure you have the support you need to perform at your best.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor support provision for an identified cohort of adult learners, using early intervention to identify needs and implement effective strategies that promote engagement, progress, and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum and support teams to ensure timely and appropriate reasonable adjustments, embedding inclusive practice across all learning environments.
• Ensure all support provision aligns with Adult Skills Funding requirements, managing resources effectively within budget and maintaining compliance with audit and quality standards.
• Lead on EHCP processes for adult learners, including development, implementation, and review, while monitoring progress, outcomes, and achievement.
• Provide leadership and line management to Specialist Inclusion Mentors, overseeing performance, CPD, and quality assurance to deliver consistent, high-quality support across the adult learner cohort.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave, plus 5 additional gifted days (pro rata for part‑time employees) to be taken during the Christmas closure period.
• Enhanced leave allowance of 38 days (full‑time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays.
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
• Excellent pension scheme – Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) with 28.68% employer contribution and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 8.1% employer contribution.
• Professional development and funded training opportunities; B&FC invests circa £1.