Project Co-ordinator Aberdeen

WorkingRite; Seaton, Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

WorkingRite seeks to stop the cycle of deprivation and poverty that occur in so many communities across Scotland. We do this through our award-winning, youth employability programme, which sees practical work skills coupled with personal development, strengthened through a mentored work placement with a small, local business of the young person’s choice. Our flexible, person-centred programmes of training, support and work placements put the young people at the heart of their future, helping those 15 – 25 years old who are furthest from the job market, to gain confidence, real skills and a foothold on the employability ladder. We have been operating as a charity since 2011 and in that time have supported over 3,500 young people into a positive destination. We currently operate programmes in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and East Ayrshire.

This exciting role delivering the ABZWorks funded Chances programme will support care experienced young people age 15-25 from Aberdeen to achieve employment and a positive future. Using WorkingRite’s work-based mentoring method; our Project Coordinators prepare young people for work placements with local businesses and support them in their placements while they learn new skills and gain confidence. It’s a simple model that works with large numbers of young people who complete the WorkingRite programme progressing to full time jobs or apprenticeships.

Responsibilities

We require a Project Co-ordinator who can:

• Self-start and work on own initiative
• Work as part of a high functioning team
• Engage and motivate young people in groups and 1:1
• Build strong relationships with businesses
• Offer new and creative ideas
• Deliver accredited and certificated learning opportunities
• Support young people with challenges and barriers to progression

You will be confident, have excellent communication skills and be well organised with experience in the delivery of similar programmes. Above all, you must be enthusiastic and want to support young people.

(This role is suitable for hybrid working in the Aberdeen area. We offer Flexible Working by default.)

Application notes

To apply for this position please forward a CV and covering letter of no more than 500 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria of the post to [e-mail]

An equal opportunities survey will be sent to you on submission.

For an informal chat about this post contact Craig Montgomery Operations Manager, on 07741904122.

Additional Information

WorkingRite are happy to talk flexible working and the role is suitable for hybrid working. For further details on this exciting role and how to apply, visit workingrite.co.uk/join-us/current-jobs.