Employment Facilitator
Employment Facilitator
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Job Description
Salary:25000 per annum/ pro rata
Location:Edinburgh Scotland
Contract/Hours:Full time 37 hours fixed term contract until April 2026 (possible extension)
Interview date- 30th July & 1st August
Benefits:
- 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
- Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
- Flexible maternity adoption and paternity packages
- Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
- Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15000 national retailers discounts.
Vulnerable children in the UK need your help
Wherever you work in the Action for Children family youll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.
Last year we helped more than 687000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood and the foundations they need to thrive.
Why Action for Children
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. Its the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that when we work together we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable childrens lives.
A bit about the role
You will be joining the team in our Employability Service. It providessupportto young people aged 16-24 who have a range of barriers or needs.
Youthbuild works to tackle the underlying issues that might be preventing young people from entering and sustaining employment and capitalises on opportunities available.
As an Employment Facilitator youll be motivating inspiring and directly supporting and delivering a range of both practical and vocational employability programmes aimed at young people to access maintain and sustain future employment and further educational opportunities through the provision of a comprehensive in-house training programmes and work placements.
Key responsibilities will be:
- Managing and co-ordinating a caseload of young people providing tailored interventions through group coordinated or individual support.
- Deliveringa range of group preparation for work modules that contribute to our overall employability programmes promoting inclusion and allowing for individual learning styles.
- Adopting a key worker approach to support young people for up to 6 months from securing employment.
How youll help to create brighter futures
Join us as an Employment Facilitator to help change the lives of young people in Edinburgh. You can grow your career by helping others to start out in theirs.
We are open to a variety of backgrounds. This could be your own first role after gaining a recent qualification. Or you could be looking to build on the experience you already have in youth work or employability. Either way this is a great opportunity enhance life chances in local Edinburgh communities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Organising coordinating and leading the delivery of construction training sessions
- Delivering and/or coordinating practical 12-day sessions examples intro trades taster sessions on practical skills and using tools and equipment.
- Working closely with colleagues to monitor the progress of trainees and plan training accordingly.
- Organising and implementing workload including up to date records of activity risk assessments and learner packs/certifications.
Lets talk about you
- It would be great if you have an SVQ 3 in Social Care Guidance or equivalent but we are very open to relevant or lived experience rather than a qualification.
- You will be used to working in group settings with young people facing multiple barriers.
- You will have knowledge and understanding of young people facing unemployment.
- You need a full driving licence and access to a car to use for business.
We understand that there are a lot of jobs out there just now but if this role connects with you and you really want to make a difference to the lives of young people then wed love to see your application.
Good to know
Application Process
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for thisrole.
There are five sections to complete: Personal Details CV Supporting Statement & Information Equality & Diversity Submission & Declaration.
Talent Pool
We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. Wed love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if youd rather we didnt.
Contact:Jessica Jarvis email us atquoting reference 11565
Diversity equality and inclusion
At Action for Children were dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace.
Weactivelyencourageapplications from Black Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
For Children Service roles only:Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.
Dont meet every single requirement
If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with the job description wed love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role or another role within the Action for Children family.
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Employment Type
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