Key Worker & Youth Facilitator

Learning to Work; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning to Work in Slough, a youth development charity, is seeking a Key Worker & Youth Facilitator. The role provides practical, personalised support to young people, especially those NEET or at risk, one-to-one and in small groups, and delivers workshops in schools to build employability skills and future progression.

The position requires safeguarding commitment, driving, and DBS checks, with 35 hours per week, based in Slough and regular travel across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and West

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting young people, including those who are NEET, at risk of NEET and/or have SEND.
• Ability to build trusted relationships, motivate young people and support their progression.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload.
• Good IT and record-keeping skills.
• An understanding of education, training, employment and support pathways.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and positive outcomes for young people.
• A full clean driving licence and daily use of a car.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted, professional relationships with young people, providing effective one-to-one and small-group support.
• Identify strengths, aspirations and barriers, supporting young people to develop and progress Individual Action Plans and move towards education, training or employment.
• Provide practical employability support, including CVs, applications, interview preparation, confidence, communication and workplace skills.
• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive workshops, activities and events, adapting delivery and resources to participants’ age, ability and individual needs.
• Work with schools, employers, families and partner organisations to support young people’s progression, including referrals where appropriate, and undertake Health & Safety visits for extended work experience placements.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records, tracking engagement, progress, outcomes and destinations, and contribute to monitoring, evaluation and funder reporting.
• Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures, maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and recognising, recording and reporting concerns appropriately.
• Work collaboratively across Learning to Work, contribute to wider activities as required, and undertake relevant training and professional development, including IOSH Managing Safely training.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Record-keeping

Safeguarding awareness

Driving licence

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Learning to Work is a Slough based youth development charity. Our aim is to support students in preparing for the world of work. We create high-impact activities in partnership with local employers to inspire young people, increase their awareness of future opportunities and equip them with the skills they need to succeed in the workplace. We currently have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our team, embrace our values and develop their career with us. To find out more about our work, please visit: www.learningtowork.org.uk

About the role

The Key Worker & Youth Facilitator will provide practical, personalised and motivational support to young people, particularly those who are NEET, have SEND or are at risk of becoming NEET. Working one-to-one and in small groups, you will build trusted relationships, identify strengths, aspirations and barriers, develop individual action plans and support young people towards positive and sustainable outcomes. You will also deliver engaging workshops, events and activities in mainstream schools, developing employability skills, confidence, aspirations and awareness of the world of work and future progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted, professional relationships with young people, providing effective one-to-one and small-group support.
• Identify strengths, aspirations and barriers, supporting young people to develop and progress Individual Action Plans and move towards education, training or employment.
• Provide practical employability support, including CVs, applications, interview preparation, confidence, communication and workplace skills.
• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive workshops, activities and events, adapting delivery and resources to participants’ age, ability and individual needs.
• Work with schools, employers, families and partner organisations to support young people’s progression, including referrals where appropriate, and undertake Health & Safety visits for extended work experience placements.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records, tracking engagement, progress, outcomes and destinations, and contribute to monitoring, evaluation and funder reporting.
• Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures, maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and recognising, recording and reporting concerns appropriately.
• Work collaboratively across Learning to Work, contribute to wider activities as required, and undertake relevant training and professional development, including IOSH Managing Safely training.

Location & commitments

• Permanent Full time: 35 hours per week. Part-time and/or Term-time working may also be considered.
• Salary: Starting from FTE £27,500 per annum, depending on experience.
• Core hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break. Some flexibility will be required.
• Office base in Slough, with flexible working available; regular face-to-face delivery is essential.
• Regular travel across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and West London is required.
• Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and appropriate safer recruitment checks.

Candidate requirements

• Experience of supporting young people, including those who are NEET, at risk of NEET and/or have SEND.
• Ability to build trusted relationships, motivate young people and support their progression.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload.
• Good IT and record-keeping skills.
• An understanding of education, training, employment and support pathways.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and positive outcomes for young people.
• A full clean driving licence and daily use of a car.