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The Methodist Church in Britain; Gainsborough CP; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Discount schemes

Cycle to work

Flexible working policies

Career progression

Job summary

InspireU's Careers team is hiring a part-time role to support young people aged 16–24 with SEND into work and adult life. You will back learners through workplace placements, including Supported Internship, with person-centred support on site and in the community.

The post is 18.5 hours per week with flexible and some hybrid working, requires a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting young people with SEND.
• Flexible and adaptable, confident working in varied environments.
• Strong communication skills, building trust and rapport.
• Organised, managing own workload and diary.
• Creative problem-solving to help learners overcome workplace barriers.
• Ability to converse at ease and give accurate advice in spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support learners to access and succeed in work experience placements, including Supported Internship.
• Provide tailored, person-centred support to help each learner reach their potential.
• Work on site and in the community with learners in real workplaces such as retail, engineering and cleaning.
• Work closely with the Deputy Career Leaders and wider team.
• Help learners overcome barriers in the workplace.
• Work flexibly across InspireU's seven Lincolnshire sites, including occasional unsociable hours.

Skills

SEND support passion

Flexible mindset

Strong communication

Organised workload

Creative problem solving

Clear spoken English

Job description

A part-time post in the Careers team at InspireU, which supports young people aged 16–24 with SEND to move into work and adult life. The core of the role is backing learners through workplace placements, including Supported Internship, with person-centred support on site and in the community. Hours are 18.5 a week with flexible and some hybrid working, plus occasional unsociable hours, and a full UK licence and own vehicle are essential. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What the job involves

• Support learners to access and succeed in work experience placements, including Supported Internship
• Provide tailored, person-centred support to help each learner reach their potential
• Work on site and in the community with learners in real workplaces such as retail, engineering and cleaning
• Work closely with the Deputy Career Leaders and wider team
• Help learners overcome barriers in the workplace
• Work flexibly across InspireU's seven Lincolnshire sites, including occasional unsociable hours

Skills & knowledge

• Passion for supporting young people with SEND
• Flexible and adaptable, confident working in varied environments
• Strong communication skills, building trust and rapport
• Organised, managing own workload and diary
• Creative problem-solving to help learners overcome workplace barriers
• Ability to converse at ease and give accurate advice in spoken English

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Criminal record check, which may apply

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion
• Good connectivity for hybrid working

What’s offered

• Contributory pension
• Benefits package including discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• Generous annual leave with the option to buy more