Leaving Care Employability Coordinator

Medirest Signature; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Leaving Care Employability Coordinator to lead the Family Enterprise program aimed at helping care-experienced young people in North East Lincolnshire secure meaningful employment. This role requires strong relationship-building skills and a passion for helping others succeed, with a focus on innovative solutions and real-world impact. The position offers a chance to influence lives positively while being part of a supportive team.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working options

Training and development opportunities

Access to exclusive RewardNEL platform

Qualifications

• Experience supporting care-experienced individuals in employment or education.
• Passion for helping young adults succeed.
• Confident working with stakeholders and adapting to different needs.

Responsibilities

• Guide young people through the job search process and build their confidence.
• Connect young people with local employers and training providers.
• Track progress and improve program outcomes based on participant needs.

Skills

Relationship Building

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Experience in Recruitment or Social Care

Job description

Could you be the person who helps care-experienced young people take their next big step into the world of work?

If you're someone who thrives on building relationships, solving problems, and making a real difference in people's lives, then this could be the role for you.

We're looking for aLeaving Care Employability Coordinatorto lead our exciting, innovative new programme - The Family Enterprise - which will support care leavers in North East Lincolnshire to find meaningful, sustainable employment.

What's the Family Enterprise all about?

The Family Enterprise is more than just a programme it's a pathway to brighter futures. It's our way of ensuring that care-experienced individuals aren't left behind when it comes to employment, education, and training. We work alongside them, advocate for them, and open doors that might otherwise stay closed.

What will your day look like?

You'll start your day checking in with your caseload of participants young people who are navigating the challenges of finding work or training. Some might need help preparing for an interview, others might be struggling with confidence or unsure about their next steps. You'll be there to guide them, offering practical advice and emotional support.

Later, you might be meeting with local employers or training providers, building partnerships and creating new opportunities. You'll be the connector linking young people with the right roles, and helping employers understand the value of supporting care leavers.

You'll also be keeping an eye on the bigger picture tracking progress, reviewing placements, and making sure the programme is delivering real, lasting outcomes. Whether it's supporting the design of a new pre-employment workshop or tweaking a training plan to better suit someone's needs, you'll be constantly adapting and improving.

Who are we looking for?

You're someone who's confident working with a wide range of people from young adults to senior stakeholders. You understand the challenges care-experienced individuals face, and you're passionate about helping them succeed.

You've probably worked in recruitment, education, social care, or a similar field. You're organised, proactive, and great at juggling priorities. Most importantly, you believe in people and you're ready to be their champion.

Why join us?

Because this isn't just a job. It's a chance to lead a programme that changes lives. You'll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that values your ideas and your energy. And you'll go home each day knowing that what you do really matters.

For more information please contact:

Louise Hayes, Resourcing Manager via [e-mail] or

Ben Dent, Deputy Service Director - Children in Care and Care Leavers and Regulated Services [e-mail]

Key Dates

• Closing date - 15th June
• Interviews - 24th June

We reserve the right to close our adverts early if we have received a significant volume of suitable applications.

As part of your RewardNEL package, you will have a generous leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension.

You will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform.

This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, free and discounted local car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels.

NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme.

In order to fully comply with Safer Recruitment guidelines, if you are successful with your application, you will be required to have a DBS check and must meet the below criteria and be able to provide:

• At least one reference must be from your current or most recent employment, placement or work experience (if you are an agency worker at NELC, please provide your agency as a reference)
• You must provide a professional/company email address (we cannot accept personal email addresses)
• References must cover the last 3 years, any reasons for gaps should be detailed in your enhanced reference form. Your references will only be requested if you are offered and have accepted a position

Do you need support?

If you need any help applying for this position, please contact Wendy Trask on 07702 338542 (text or call). Wendy can support with digital access as well as offering advice and guidance about completing the different sections of the application form.

We regularly review data to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and promote equal opportunities for all. We also have an in-house Equalities Champions Group that works to promote and embed inclusivity in the workplace, helping us identify areas where we can take positive action, and make the organisation a safe space for colleagues to feel connected.