Employabilty Coach (Maternity Cover) - Birmingham

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Employability Coach (Maternity Cover) - Birmingham, Birmingham

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Client:

St Basils

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

dee788b63587

Job Views:

13

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 12TH APRIL 2024

Job Title: Employability Coach

Reports to: Employability Manager

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) - Fixed Term

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure timely communication of course dates to projects to assist with young people recruitment.
• Plan and deliver accredited group activities on employability skills, supporting young people to attain accreditation.
• Build positive relationships with young people both in groups and individually.
• Use coaching and mentoring to challenge attitudes and behaviors constructively.
• Utilize lesson planning and learning schedules to meet contractual outcomes.
• Engage learners creatively using sports, arts, digital tech, etc., to inspire learning and job goals.
• Ensure delivery complies with internal standards and contractual obligations.
• Assess learners' work according to accreditor standards.
• Provide reports on young people's progress and achievements.
• Conduct inductions and initial assessments for learners.
• Work within KPIs to facilitate access to employment and training opportunities.
• Contribute to reviewing learning programs and deliver high-quality guidance and pastoral support.
• Foster positive relationships with project staff for holistic program delivery.
• Deliver 'My Strengths' training and share success stories internally and externally.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Maths & English GCSE Grade C or above
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training or similar

NVQ Level 3 in Advice and Guidance or equivalent

ROLE EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with young people in employability, education, welfare to work, youth work, or related fields.
• Experience delivering group employability programs and working with hard-to-reach learners.
• Proven ability to develop partnerships and deliver advice, guidance, and basic skills assessments.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Understanding of young people's challenges in education, employment, and training.
• Knowledge of local support agencies, welfare systems, housing policy, and youth homelessness issues.