Care-Leaver Education & Employment Advocate

Cumberland Council; Workington; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council in West Cumbria is looking for a Positive Engagement Officer to support care leavers aged 16-25 to access education, training and employment. You will work closely with young people, carers, schools and partner agencies to raise aspirations and help overcome barriers.

This permanent role, 37 hours per week, offers a salary of £33,119 to £33,673 per annum and is based at West Cumbria House, Workington.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates ambitious and collaborative approach to public service.
• Commitment to compassionate and empowering support for young people.
• Innovative mindset to improve outcomes for care-experienced youth.

Responsibilities

• Help care-experienced young people access education, training and employment opportunities.
• Work with carers, schools, colleges and partner agencies to raise aspirations.
• Provide practical support and help overcome barriers to learning.

Skills

ambitious

collaborative

compassionate

empowering

innovative

Job description

Cumberland Council in West Cumbria is looking for a Positive Engagement Officer to support care leavers aged 16-25 to access education, training and employment. You will work closely with young people, carers, schools and partner agencies to raise aspirations and help overcome barriers.

This permanent role, 37 hours per week, offers a salary of £33,119 to £33,673 per annum and is based at West Cumbria House, Workington.