Engagement Coordinator

Seetec; Whitmore; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays +

Birthday Day off

2 Volunteer Days

Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer

Healthcare Cash Plan

Annual salary review

Refer a friend scheme

Benefit Hub access

Job summary

Seetec is seeking an Engagement Coordinator to recruit, train and lead a team of volunteers supporting people on community sentences and those transitioning from prison. You’ll supervise, manage casework and maintain participant records to ensure effective support.

The role emphasizes leadership, coaching, partnership development and safeguarding; prior DBS checks are part of the process, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience of training/coaching in groups or on a 1:1 basis.
• Staff management and effective teamwork.
• Ability to develop strong partnerships with stakeholders.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of participants.

Responsibilities

• Recruit a diverse range of volunteer mentors.
• Provide supervision and case management oversight to the team.
• Maintain up-to-date information on participants.
• Develop strong partnership relationships with all stakeholders.

Skills

Volunteer management

Team leadership

Coaching & training

Partnership development

Problem solving

Education

Level 3 Information, Advice and Guidance or Education and Training qualification

Job description

As a Engagement Coordinator, you will recruit, train and manage a team of volunteers who provide valuable support to people serving community sentences and individuals transitioning from prison.

• Recruit a diverse range of volunteer mentors
• Provide supervision and case management oversight to the team
• Maintain up-to-date information on participants
• Develop strong partnership relationships with all stakeholders

  Do you enjoy supporting others to succeed? Are you passionate about helping people overcome barriers and create positive change?, Level 3 Information, Advice and Guidance or Education and Training qualification - desirable

• Staff management and effective teamwork
• Experience of training/coaching in groups or on a 1:1 basis
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills

  Communities is the Justice and Social Care division of Seetec, delivering tailored support to participants across a range of contracts, including as CFO Activity Hubs, Accommodation, Personal Wellbeing and Approved Premises. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to build a better future, regardless their past choices or the challenges they face.

We are committed to combining our knowledge, skills and talents across the justice and social care sectors to deliver services and interventions that overcome the barriers that hold people back from living more fulfilled lives. Ultimately, our aim is to equip individuals with the necessary skills needed to desist from offending, successfully reintegrate into to their local communities and address barriers to work. Seetec is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values. You will be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Seetec support the recruitment of ex- offenders and will not discriminate in anyway. Our full policy statement of "Ex-Offenders" can be found on our website under" About us" Seetec is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

You’ll ensure volunteers are fully prepared, supported and confident in their roles, enabling them to make a positive difference to the people they work with. We’re particularly interested in hearing from people who have experience of leading teams, coaching or training others, and developing individuals to reach their full potential. However, we recognise that experience comes in many forms, and we encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate strong leadership skills and a commitment to working with people from a wide range of backgrounds. In return, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, helping people gain the confidence, skills and support they need to move forward and build brighter futures. In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we offer a competitive salary of £25,877 up to £28,200 per annum pro rota (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy an additional 5 days)
• 2 Volunteer Days
• Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer
• Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
• Annual salary review
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free access to Benefit Hub - an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme, and additional voluntary benefits