Part Time Engagement Coordinator - (Kent)

Seetec; London Borough of Southwark; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave + holidays

Pension

Healthcare plan

Salary review

Refer a friend

Benefits portal

Job summary

Seetec Group is seeking an Engagement Coordinator to recruit, train and manage a team of volunteers delivering support to people on community sentences and those transitioning from prison. The role requires leadership, mentoring and a commitment to helping people progress.

You will ensure volunteers are prepared and confident in their roles, enabling positive outcomes. The position is part-time (18.5 hours/week) with a permanent contract and flexible working within Kent, Surrey or Suffolk.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Information, Advice and Guidance or Education and Training qualification is desirable.
• Experience in staff management and effective teamwork.
• Experience training/coaching in groups or 1:1.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and case management oversight to the team.
• Maintain up-to-date information on participants.
• Develop strong partnership relationships with all stakeholders.

Skills

Staff management

Coaching in groups

Training experience

Creativity & problem-solving

Education

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

Job description

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Job Role

Do you enjoy supporting others to succeed? Are you passionate about helping people overcome barriers and create positive change?

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.

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'll 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)
• 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

Communities and Education Division is part of an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally with our employee owners. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make.

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Location

Working, candidates must be based within Kent, Surrey or Suffolk -We offer flexible working, but you must be able to work on Fridays

Hours

Part Time 18.5 hours per week

Contract

Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and case management oversight to the team
• Maintain up-to-date information on participants
• Develop strong partnership relationships with all stakeholders

Skills and Experience

• 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

Additional Information

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.