Youth Education & Employment Advocate

The Cumbria County Council; Workington; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cumbria County Council is seeking a Positive Engagement Officer in Workington to help children in care access education, training and employment opportunities. You will work with young people, carers, schools and partner agencies to provide practical support and raise aspirations.

You will join a dedicated team committed to improving outcomes for care-experienced young people, with a permanent contract and a 37-hour working week at West Cumbria House, Workington.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in care or care leavers is desirable.
• Ability to build relationships with young people and partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• Help children in care and care leavers access education, training and employment opportunities.
• Work with young people, carers, schools, colleges and partner agencies to provide practical support and raise aspirations.
• Support care-experienced young people to achieve goals, build independence and reach their full potential.

Job description

The Cumbria County Council is seeking a Positive Engagement Officer in Workington to help children in care access education, training and employment opportunities. You will work with young people, carers, schools and partner agencies to provide practical support and raise aspirations.

You will join a dedicated team committed to improving outcomes for care-experienced young people, with a permanent contract and a 37-hour working week at West Cumbria House, Workington.