During the process of assessing an application for work placement, a staff member will be identified who is willing to act as their mentor / placement co-ordinator. If the student already has an established relationship with a member of staff (eg. through previous club links) this will be their preferred mentor.
The responsibilities of the mentor / placement co-ordinator will include:
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Liaison with the student and their educational institution regarding planning the work areas to be addressed (including taking into account any health / disability / mobility issues raised by the student)
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Creating a work plan for the student’s placement which includes safeguards to ensure that working hours and arrangements are suitable for the age and experience of the student
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In the case of students who will be under 18 at the start of their placement, producing a specific risk assessment for the student’s work with GreaterSport in advance of their placement and fulfilling various other requirements relating to young people (see below for further guidance)
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Welcoming and inducting the student (including standard elements of the GreaterSport induction such as health & safety, emergency procedures etc.)
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Handling all administrative matters relating to the placement including health and safety questionnaires and hosting site visits requested by the institution’s Placement Co-ordinator
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Acting as mentor to the student during their placement
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Conducting an evaluation of the placement with the student and the institution, and producing an evaluation which can inform future placements
The management team will support staff in meeting these responsibilities.
All work placement students will be expected to abide by the expectations laid out in the GreaterSport Workplace Agreement.
