Positive Engagement Officer - CMB2765e

The Methodist Church in Britain; Workington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking a Positive Engagement Officer to support children in care and care leavers aged 16 to 25 in moving into education, training and employment. The role involves practical support, raising aspirations and removing barriers through collaboration with young people, carers, schools, colleges and partner agencies.

As this involves regulated activity with children, an enhanced DBS check with the Children’s Barred List is required.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List
• Not barred from working in regulated activity with children

Responsibilities

• Help children in care and care leavers aged 16 to 25 access education, training and employment
• Provide practical support to young people
• Raise aspirations and help overcome barriers to learning and employment
• Work closely with young people, carers, schools, colleges and partner agencies
• Support young people to build independence and reach their potential

Job description

Cumberland Council's Positive Engagement Officer helps children in care and care leavers aged 16 to 25 move into education, training and employment. Work is practical, raising aspirations and tackling barriers through contact with young people, carers, schools, colleges and partner agencies. Regulated activity with children means an enhanced DBS check with the Children's Barred List. Care leavers aged 24 and under, disabled applicants and Armed Forces community members may get a guaranteed interview if they meet the essential criteria.

What the job involves

• Help children in care and care leavers aged 16 to 25 access education, training and employment
• Provide practical support to young people
• Raise aspirations and help overcome barriers to learning and employment
• Work closely with young people, carers, schools, colleges and partner agencies
• Support young people to build independence and reach their potential

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List check
• Not barred from working in regulated activity with children