Education Officer – Prevention

Depaul UK; Reading; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking an Education Officer – Prevention to lead homelessness prevention education in the North East, focusing on workshops for youth. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment, aiming to foster educational resilience among young people. Ideal candidates will have experience in engaging youth and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive training package

Flexible working model

26 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount vouchers

Cash benefit plan

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Confidence delivering to large groups.
• Experience in handling sensitive issues with youth.
• Strong collaborative skills with education staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of workshops and assemblies to youth.
• Design engaging educational resources.
• Build partnerships with schools for program promotion.
• Evaluate workshop effectiveness for improvement.
• Train volunteers and support young people.
• Represent the charity at various events.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience working with children and young people

Ability to build strong professional relationships

Proven experience in designing educational content

Strong organisational and time management skills

Self-motivated with a proactive approach

Good knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Competence in digital tools and content creation

Job description

Overview

Depaul UK is seeking an Education Officer – Prevention to lead the delivery of our homelessness prevention education programme in the North East. This permanent, full‑time role is based in Whitley Bay or Middlesbrough, with frequent travel.

Position: Education Officer – Prevention

Location: Whitley Bay or Middlesbrough, with frequent travel

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £26,242 per annum plus pension and other benefits

Closing Date: Sunday 5th October, 2025

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of education workshops and assemblies to young people aged 11–18
• Designing high-quality, engaging resources aligned with the national curriculum and tailored to local needs
• Building strong partnerships with schools and colleges to promote and deliver the programme
• Recording and evaluating delivery to ensure effectiveness and continual improvement
• Training and supporting volunteers, including young people with lived experience
• Representing the charity at regional and national events
• Occasionally delivering sessions or attending meetings out-of-hours, with time off in lieu provided

About You

• Excellent communication skills and confidence delivering to large groups
• Experience working with children and young people, especially on sensitive issues
• Ability to build strong professional relationships with education staff and stakeholders
• Proven experience in designing educational content and facilitating interactive sessions
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach and ability to work independently
• Good knowledge of safeguarding procedures and ability to apply them
• Competence in digital tools and content creation

In Return For Working Here, You Will Receive

• A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role
• Flexible working model for suitable roles
• 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service
• Family-friendly leave policies including maternity, adoption, parental, and carers leave
• Auto-enrolment pension with employer contributions up to 7%
• Employee Assistance Programme and health support app
• Discount vouchers for gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more
• Cash benefit plan including cover for dental, optical, hospital stays and more
• Death in service (4x salary)
• Legal Advice Line

About The Organisation

Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in preventing homelessness, building resilience, and creating opportunities in education, employment and volunteering across the UK – from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester to the South Coast.

You may have experience in areas such as: Education Project Coordinator, Youth Engagement Officer, Schools Programme Officer, Prevention Officer, Workshop Facilitator, Learning and Engagement Officer, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.