Employability jobs
Job Title: Engagement and Employability Assistant x2
Location: Kent and Medway (Hybrid/ Field-based)
Salary: £24,996 - £25,497 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) OR Part-time (4 days per week)
Contract: Permanent
Report to: Area Manager – Engagement Programmes
About CXK
CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. “The CXK Way” embodies the following core values:
· Ethical – We work with professionalism, honesty and integrity
· Passionate – We reach out enthusiastically to all who need out support
· Innovative – We inspire, enhance and improve
· Collaborative – We engage, support and share with others
The Team
The Targeted Support Team deliver a wide variety of programmes to empower young people and adults to improve their confidence and skills and progress into training and employment. Leading group sessions and individualised mentoring, the team deliver with passion and expertise to individuals from a range of backgrounds, offering person-centred guidance and support.
The Role
CXK is looking for an Engagement & Employability Assistant to support our programmes across Kent and Medway. As an Engagement & Employability Assistant, you'll use your creativity and mentoring skills to aid tailored support to individuals in various community settings, preparing them for the workforce or further education. Whether through one-on-one sessions or group activities, you'll foster personal, social, and employability skills, helping to equip beneficiaries with the tools they need to move into education, training, an apprenticeship, or sustained employment.
The main responsibilities of the role are to:
· Support the delivery of engaging unaccredited/accredited training sessions and workshops, incorporating both face-to-face and online formats to suit diverse learning styles.
· Employ a person-centred approach, adapting strategies to suit individual or group dynamics.
· Deliver personalised mentoring, advice, and guidance to unemployed young people and adults, nurturing their growth and employability.
· Identify the additional support needs of young people and adults and work with appropriate providers to ensure this is available to them.
· Support work placements and other community opportunities and be confident working in detached and outreach settings.
· Advocate for young people and adults, working to support them and their families to address barriers to progression with sensitivity and confidentiality.
Skills and Knowledge
At CXK we are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We actively promote diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Minimum Criteria
· To be successful in this role, you will have a passion to support young people and adults.
· You will need to be a great team player with the ability to adapt and be flexible to changing work environments.
· You will have a full UK drivers’ licence and use of own vehicle to travel across Kent and Medway and support delivery across the county.
· You will also need to be fully committed to taking on all necessary training for the role.
Core Competencies
· An understanding of the factors that affect young people and adults' lives, and how to help them to overcome barriers.
· Experience in carrying out administrative duties and meeting deadlines.
· Some knowledge of local agencies and organisations that could support CXK services.
· Experience of Microsoft products and ability to use them effectively, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Employee Experience
A career with CXK is rewarding work, enabling you to fulfil your potential. This fulfilling and exciting role provides the opportunity to develop and grow meaningful relationships with a range of services and employers in Kent and Medway. You will build upon the specialised skills and knowledge relating to Supported Employment and be a positive influence on the lives of people entering work.
Benefits of working with us
Our employee benefits include:
· 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays
· Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria)
· Benenden private healthcare cover
· Flexible working
· Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
· Training and development programmes and opportunities
· Mental and physical healthcare initiatives and more
Recruitment Timeline
Vacancy closing date: Monday 2nd February 2026
Application review date: Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Interview dates: Monday 9th and Wednesday 11th February 2026
Useful Information
If you have any questions or wish to have an informal conversation before submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment @ cxk. org
Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references before any offer of employment is made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Youth Support Adviser
Location: Hastings and covering the east of the county
Salary: £24,505 - £25,497 per annum depending on experience
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: Team Leader – Youth Employability Service
About CXK
CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. “The CXK Way” embodies the following core values:
· Ethical – We work with professionalism, honesty and integrity
· Passionate – We reach out enthusiastically to all who need out support
· Innovative – We inspire, enhance and improve
· Collaborative – We engage, support and share with others
The Youth Employability Service
CXK delivers the Youth Employability Service (YES) across East Sussex, commissioned by East Sussex County Council. We offer information, advice, support and guidance to young people in academic years 12 and 13 who are not in education, employment or training (NEET), helping them to explore their options, plan and then take their next steps. We also work with schools supporting young people in year 11 who are at risk of becoming NEET. Liaising with a range of other services, YES is focussed on supporting young people to achieve their potential.
The Team
The YES team support young people from across the county, seeing them at CXK bases, partner venues or in community settings. The team assess and action plan with young people referred to the service, supporting them to understand their options and take steps toward achieving their goals around education, training and/ or employment. Working with a wide range of young people, the team approach is focused, creative and persistent, building on young peoples’ confidence and motivation alongside their skills and personal growth.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Support Adviser.
The Youth Support Adviser (YSA) is a key role in the Youth Employability Service, acting as the first point of contact for 16-18-year-olds who are NEET or at risk of NEET. You will support with first appointments and initial assessments of need, when young people are referred to YES, alongside supporting your caseload. Guiding them through re-engagement with suitable post-16 provisions and provide targeted intervention to those who have withdrawn from or not started their Post 16 provisions.
Working across the East of the county with schools and FE Colleges you will play a key role in ensuring that young people — receive the tailored guidance and support they need to progress confidently into further education, training, or employment. So strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
You will maintain regular contact with the young people you support, plus be a pivotal part of the YES Tracking Team, where you will use various communication methods (phone, text, WhatsApp, email, face-to-face) to engage and support young people and offer our support.
About You
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience of working with young people and looking to progress.
Ideally you understand the post-16 education and training landscape in East Sussex and the importance of person-centred support. You will be a confident communicator and collaborator, able to manage a varied caseload and make a genuine impact on the lives of the young people you support.
Skills and Knowledge
At CXK we are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We actively promote diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Minimum Criteria
· An understanding of the needs, and challenges faced by young people who are not in education, employment or training
· Experience of working with young people on a one-to-one basis, developing personalised plans and goal setting
· Experience of managing a range of tasks at any one time, and holding positive relationships with different stakeholders
· A commitment to undertaking all necessary training for the role
· Willingness to work evenings when required
· Full, valid UK drivers’ licence with access to your own vehicle
Core Competencies
· Experience working with young people
· Proven ability to engage and support young people (ideally those who are NEET or at risk of NEET)
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience liaising effectively with schools, parents/carers, and multi-agency professionals
· Ability to assess individual needs, develop action plans, and monitor progress
· Skilled in managing a varied caseload and maintaining accurate and confidential records
· Understanding of the post-16 education, training, and employment landscape
· Ability to build trust and maintain regular, consistent contact with young people
· Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
· Competent in using IT systems, databases, and digital communication tools
Employee Experience
A career with CXK is deeply rewarding and offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people. As part of the Youth Employability Service (YES) team, this role gives you the chance to empower and motivate young people to take positive steps into education, employment, or training.
You’ll work independently and proactively, with the flexibility to manage your own diary and plan your week around the needs of your caseload. No two days are the same—you’ll balance 1:1 support, multi-agency collaboration, school visits, and provider engagement. It’s a role that requires initiative, empathy, and a passion for creating opportunities for young people who need it most.
At CXK, we are committed to supporting our staff to grow, thrive, and develop their potential. You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values inclusion, wellbeing, and continuous learning.
Benefits of working with us
Our employee benefits include:
· 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays
· Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria)
· Benenden private healthcare cover
· Flexible working
· Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
· Training and development programmes and opportunities
· Mental and physical healthcare initiatives and more
Recruitment Timeline
Vacancy closing date: Sunday 1st February 2026
Application review date: Monday 2nd February 2026
Interviews date: Tuesday 10th February 2026
Useful Information
If you have any questions or wish to have an informal conversation before submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment @ cxk. org
Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references before any offer of employment is made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
High Trees is seeking a Youth Employment Support Service Coordinator for our Build Your Future programme. Build Your Future is a targeted youth employment project supporting young people aged 16–24 who are not in education, employment or training (NEET). The project provides holistic, person-centred support combining outreach and engagement, pastoral support, employability skills development and progression into education, training or work.
The project is primarily delivered in-house by High Trees, working in partnership with other local delivery partners. Build Your Future focuses on young people facing multiple barriers, including care-experienced young people, migrants and refugees, young people with SEND, and those experiencing social or economic exclusion.
The Build Your Future Project Coordinator plays a central role in ensuring the effective day-to-day delivery of the project. Working closely with High Trees delivery teams and partner organisations, the postholder will coordinate outreach and engagement activity, support the provision of high-quality pastoral support for young people, and ensure strong project coordination, monitoring and reporting.
This role will suit someone who is highly organised, collaborative and passionate about supporting young people facing multiple barriers into education, training and employment.
The role requires a balance of coordination, communication and relationship-building skills. You will work closely with colleagues across Employment & Careers and Children, Young People & Families teams, as well as with delivery partners, to ensure Build Your Future is delivered to a high standard.
The post holder will also play an important role in monitoring and evaluation, maintaining accurate records and supporting reporting requirements linked to external funding.
Connecting with people and communities to strengthen skills and build stronger voices.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Company Overview
You would be joining Palladium, a global impact organisation, with 3,000 employees in over 90 countries . We are a mission-driven business, for whom the impact of our work is as important as the commercial return; the common feature of all our work, regardless of contract size, is the requirement that it contributes to positive social and economic impact. We simply call this ‘Positive Impact’. For the past 50 years, we have been helping our clients to see the world as interconnected in over 90 countries- by formulating strategies, building partnerships, and implementing programs that deliver lasting positive impact.
Programme Overview
Connect to Work is a UK government-funded initiative aimed at supporting individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or other complex challenges in finding and maintaining employment. The program offers tailored assistance, including one-to-one coaching, employer engagement and help with CV writing. Participants can receive up to 12 months of guidance if they are seeking employment, or up to 4 months if they are currently employed but at risk of losing their job. Support is delivered through local partnerships, and individuals can either self-refer or be referred by professionals and community partners.
We are recruiting for 2 seperate Employment Specialist roles, one for Berkshire and the other for Oxfordshire.The Employment Specialist will play a vital role in the success of the programme these areas. They will manage a caseload of up to 25 service users, delivering person centred support to create and follow an individualised workplan, engaging with employers directly to support people into good and sustainable work. They will be enthusiastic and passionate about helping people to find that role that works for them.
Location and Salary
The contracts covers Berkshire and Oxfordshire. Delivery is expected throughout a network of community venues and with specialist partners. Salary will be £27,976 - £29,000 depending on experience. Travel expenses over and above those to the agreed base location will be reimbursed.
Primary Duties and responsibilities:
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Champion our customers as valuable candidates by actively promoting them to employers and raising awareness and support available through the programme
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Creating and following through with individualised action plans ensuring appropriate and effective activity is undertaken by and with each customer.
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Have regular check-ins with customers to track their progress before starting employment and once in employment
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Advocate for the values of our programmes by working in partnership with employers to view our clients positively and inclusively during recruitment.
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Build potential employment opportunities through proactive engagement with potential employers.
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Facilitate work experiences, such as placements, trials, and shadowing opportunities with suitable employers where appropriate.
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Provide ongoing In Work Support to customers who have successfully gained employment, helping them sustain and thrive in their roles, including working in partnership with employers.
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Address customer’s personal constraints to employment, providing challenge, advice, and guidance where appropriate to develop customers capability in the recruitment process ensuring they have the necessary skills and confidence to secure employment.
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Identify, structure, and recommend vacancy and training solutions, working in close consultation with the team to meet the specific needs of customers and employers.
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Maintain customer records to a required quality standard to ensure the customer journey is documented in accordance with our quality standards and contractual requirements.
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Develop an understanding of specialist signposting services in the local area/region, building knowledge in areas such as specific disabilities, housing, benefits etc
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Meet personal performance targets, Key Performance Indicators and all Quality and Compliance measures by delivering high quality employability provision to customers
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Work in partnership and alongside our key delivery partners across Berkshire to offer a joined-up approach for stakeholders, employers and residents.
Skills and experience:
Required
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A passion for working with people and have a solution focused approach
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Experience working with people facing barriers to employment including health conditions and disabilities
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Experience of providing one to one support and coaching to individuals with the ability to constructively challenge where needed.
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Proven experience in developing networks and building strong partnerships to support customers goals
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A flexible approach to working hours is essential, including the ability to support occasional evening and weekend activities.
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Strong organisational skills including managing caseloads
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Knowledge of safeguarding, data protection and confidentiality requirements
Desirable
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Driving licence and access to a car given the community delivery of the contract
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Track record of helping individuals progress into work
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Understanding of supported employment programmes, such as IPS
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Educated at university degree or alternatively have a demonstrated track record of performance and success in target driven sales, customer service or case-management roles
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Knowledge of the employment market in their area.
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Experience providing support and guidance on welfare and benefits, with a strong understanding of mental health and physical health challenges
Key Competencies:
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Creative intelligence;
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Ability to motivate, challenge and inspire;
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Proactive and solution focused;
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Excellent communication skills;
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Kind, personable and approachable
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Performance and target focused;
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Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills;
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The determination and drive to want to make a positive difference.
Guiding Principles
Across our offices, our Guiding Principles define who we are and what we stand for. We are looking for candidates that resonate with them:
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We are One Palladium: We are all accountable, we take responsibility for our actions and celebrate the positive impact we create.
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Our business grows when our people grow. We seek out opportunities to develop ourselves, each other, and Palladium.
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Our strength lies in our differences: We harness our unique strengths by listening to and respecting each other.
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Making mistakes is part of learning: We admit our mistakes early, help to make things right, and learn from the experience together.
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We don’t exist without results: We’re driven by the outcomes we achieve and stay focused on what matters.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or any other circumstance, please let us know.
Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.
Palladium International is a Real Living Wage Employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The purpose of this role is to deliver FSSW’s FareChance programme, including employability learning and practical logistics sessions alongside support and collaboration with the Employability Programme Facilitator. The FareChance programme currently works with young people aged between 18 – 25 who experience additional barriers to accessing education, training, or employment. The young people are supported to learn new skills, build confidence, and realise their full potential.
FareChance provides a unique combination of two parts: the first is working alongside other volunteers and staff learning key warehouse and logistics skills, getting firsthand practical experience; the second is tailored employability sessions in small groups with 1-1 specialist support.
The Employability Programme Lead will lead on running the employability workshops. This role will provide 1-1 support for young people where required and provide signposting and referrals to other specialist services. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting people to thrive and be sensitive to the inequality and power imbalance faced by young people today. They will have experience of supporting young people to achieve their goals and can bring these skills to deliver FareChance. This role will coach as well as co-ordinate the programme whilst supporting the growth of an innovative, supportive, and caring employability pathway for people to overcome barriers and move closer to the future they deserve.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Programme Delivery
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Support the Employability Programme Facilitator to deliver practical warehouse activity sessions
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Working with the Operations team to ensure smooth integration of our participants and the programme into every aspect of the operation.
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Lead in providing tailored programme coaching/mentoring:
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Set up and monitor an action plan for each participant with realistic goals to overcome barriers they face.
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Provide advice and guidance, build confidence and support participants with appropriate resources for their next steps (including CV writing and interview skills)
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Identify project management opportunities and build plans with relevant staff in the wider team.
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Lead on developing and preparing programme resources.
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Identify specific needs and risks, liaising with senior colleagues, create and maintain risk assessments with individuals to ensure safety in the workplace.
Programme Development
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Lead on the recruitment, onboarding and offboarding of participants (currently 18–25-year-olds with possibility of expanding this range) onto the FareChance Programme.
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Work with the Volunteer Team to ensure smooth transitions to and from FareChance to Volunteering where applicable.
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Build a Youth Steering/Co-production group to design, deliver and evaluate the programmes.
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Alongside the Head of Employability and Volunteering, support the development of the strategy for future programmes.
External partnerships and relationship building
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Work with the Head of Employability and Volunteering to develop our network of statutory, charity and business partnerships to increase referral pathways into and out of the programme.
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Support the fundraising team in providing updates for employability funders
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On occasion, attend events or appointments to support recruitment/represent FSSW
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Build a network of signposting for participants across the programme including local businesses and apprenticeship opportunities.
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Work with the Head of Employability and Volunteering to develop partnerships to offer on-course enrichment opportunities, e.g., away days and mentoring.
Reporting and Administration
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Maintain quality records of all participant information, including interventions with project participants, ensuring that such data is stored within the requirements of the Data Protection Act and FSSW policies and procedures
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Work alongside the Head of Employability and Volunteering around any incidents or safeguarding concerns. Signpost to external agencies where appropriate.
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Work with the fundraising and communications teams on internal and external reporting for FareChance, including gathering quantitative and qualitative data
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Deliver programme data and, in conjunction with the Head of Employability and Volunteering, analyse and feed into future programmes
Person Specification
It is not expected that a successful candidate will necessarily have all the following criteria. FareShare South West is committed to helping individuals develop professionally and personally, and your application is encouraged.
Essential
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Knowledge and experience of delivering 1:1 and group motivational mentoring/coaching.
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Successful experience of supporting people back into work or training, with a strong commitment to advancing equality and diversity.
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Ability to work flexibly, respond positively to project changes and meet challenging targets.
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Excellent interpersonal and listening skills with the ability to influence, motivate and negotiate.
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Good IT skills
Desirable
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Experience of building a programme
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Experience of responding appropriately to challenging behaviours
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Project management experience
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Understanding of safeguarding and GDPR regulations
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Ability to set up and maintain accurate and timely records for monitoring and evaluating purposes.
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Strong organisational skills including planning, prioritising, and time management.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. As we expand our programmes, we particularly value candidates who bring multicultural perspectives and/or speak additional languages. Skills in languages such as Arabic, Pashto, or Farsi are highly desirable, but not essential. If you share our commitment to inclusion and want to make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Additional Information
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Role may involve some manual handling; training will be provided.
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Enhanced DBS check required.
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This post is funded by St James’s Place Charitable Foundation
Our mission is a future where no food is wasted, and all people can thrive.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Engagement and Employability Coach x2
Location: Kent and Medway (Hybrid/ Field-based)
Salary: £27,058 – £31,086 per annum
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) OR Part-time (4 days per week)
Contract: Permanent
Report to: Area Manager – Engagement Programmes
About CXK
CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. “The CXK Way” embodies the following core values:
· Ethical – We work with professionalism, honesty and integrity
· Passionate – We reach out enthusiastically to all who need out support
· Innovative – We inspire, enhance and improve
· Collaborative – We engage, support and share with others
The Team
The Targeted Support Team deliver a wide variety of programmes to empower young people and adults to improve their confidence and skills and progress into training and employment. Leading group sessions and individualised mentoring, the team deliver with passion and expertise to individuals from a range of backgrounds, offering person-centred guidance and support.
The Role
CXK is looking for x2 Engagement & Employability Coaches to drive our programmes across Kent and Medway. As an Engagement & Employability Coach, you'll use your creativity and mentoring skills to provide tailored support to individuals in various community settings, preparing them for the workforce or further education. Whether through one-on-one sessions or group activities, you'll foster personal, social, and employability skills, equipping beneficiaries with the tools they need to move into education, training, an apprenticeship, or sustained employment.
Your role will extend beyond direct beneficiary support; you'll collaborate closely with partner organisations, ensuring seamless referrals and continued progress for our beneficiaries post-programme.
The main responsibilities of the role are to:
· Deliver personalised mentoring, advice, and guidance to unemployed young people and adults, nurturing their growth and employability.
· Conduct engaging unaccredited/accredited training sessions and workshops, incorporating both face-to-face and online formats to suit diverse learning styles.
· Employ a person-centred approach, adapting strategies to suit individual or group dynamics.
· Identify the additional support needs of young people and adults and work with appropriate providers to ensure this is available to them.
· Support work placements and other community opportunities and be confident working in detached and outreach settings.
· Advocate for young people and adults, working to support them and their families to address barriers to progression with sensitivity and confidentiality.
Skills and Knowledge
At CXK we are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We actively promote diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Minimum Criteria
· To be successful in this role, you will have experience of successfully planning, delivering, and evaluating programmes for young people or adults.
· You will have experience of delivering programmes with embedded numeracy/literacy and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and needs.
· You will have a full UK drivers’ licence and use of own vehicle to travel across Kent and Medway and deliver provision across the county.
· You will also need to be fully committed to taking on all necessary training for the role.
Core Competencies
· An understanding of the factors that affect young people and adults' lives and experience of supporting them to overcome barriers.
· Experience of supporting someone on a one-to-one basis and of delivering group sessions.
· Knowledge of local agencies and organizations’ that could support CXK services.
· Experience in fulfilling administrative responsibilities and meeting deadlines.
· Proven experience of meeting and exceeding outcomes and targets
· Experience of Microsoft products and ability to use them effectively, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Employee Experience
A career with CXK is rewarding work, enabling you to fulfil your potential. This fulfilling and exciting role provides the opportunity to develop and grow meaningful relationships with a range of services and employers in Kent and Medway. You will build upon the specialised skills and knowledge relating to Supported Employment and be a positive influence on the lives of people entering work.
Benefits of working with us
Our employee benefits include:
· 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays
· Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria)
· Benenden private healthcare cover
· Flexible working
· Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
· Training and development programmes and opportunities
· Mental and physical healthcare initiatives and more
Recruitment Timeline
Vacancy closing date: Monday 26th January 2026
Application review date: Tuesday 27th January 2026
Interview dates: Tuesday 3rd and Thursday 5th February 2026
Useful Information
If you have any questions or wish to have an informal conversation before submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment @ cxk. org
Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references before any offer of employment is made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Back on Track is a Manchester charity that enables people facing disadvantage to make lasting, positive changes in their lives. We run a learning centre for adults going through a process of recovery or rehabilitation, having experienced problems with alcohol, drugs, offending, mental health or homelessness.
The Progression Coordinator role is varied and interesting and combines classroom teaching with the space to work 1-1 with members in a holistic way, supporting them to make real progress.
Our ideal person will be a dynamic tutor experienced in teaching employability-related courses and providing person-centred 1-1 progression support.
They will be patient, kind, creative and inclusive with an aspirational approach to support people to build their self-worth and make progress.
To apply, download the job pack and form from our website, or call into our centre to collect paper copies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Partnerships Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering Youth Futures Foundation’s Employer Strategy.
You will embed and scale evidence-based practice across employer networks to create systemic change in how employers recruit, develop and retain young people.
This role focuses on influencing employer behaviour at scale – using evidence, partnerships and networks to embed the evidence of what works across organisations, sectors and places. It does not involve delivering employability support or 1:1 services to employers or young people.
You will be skilled at:
- Influencing organisational or systems-level change
- Translating research and evidence into practical action
- Working through partnerships, intermediaries and networks to achieve scale.
You will work with employer organisations, networks, sector bodies and system actors to ensure that Youth Futures’ evidence shapes decision-making, practice and investment – improving young people’s access to good work over the long term.
You will have a passion for tackling youth unemployment and a strong interest in equity, diversity and inclusion issues.
This role can be based at our Birmingham, Leeds or London hub. We currently operate a hybrid model of two-days per week in the office and three-days from home.
For more information and a full job description, please download the Recruitment Pack.
HOW TO APPLY
Click on the 'Apply on website' button below to apply online. The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 February 2026 at 23:59.
As part of Youth Futures Foundation’s safeguarding policy, all employees are subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, some positions may require an enhanced level disclosure.
Due to receiving high volumes of interest in our opportunities, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.
We are the national What Works Centre for youth employment, with a specific focus on marginalised young people.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ACCM (UK) is a Bedford-based charity working to improve the health, wellbeing and equality of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, disadvantaged and marginalised communities. We focus in particular on women, families and young people who experience social exclusion, health inequalities, or are affected by harmful traditional practices such as female genital mutilation (FGM), forced marriage (FM) and honour-based violence (HBV).
We provide:
- Health & wellbeing support — group activities, wellbeing sessions, one-to-one support, signposting
- Education & skills programmes — ESOL, digital skills, confidence building, employability
- Advocacy & safeguarding — support for victims/survivors of harmful practices and abuse
- Community engagement — outreach, awareness-raising, partnership development
- A community hub at the Cauldwell Community Centre — a welcoming, accessible space for activities, events and services Our vision is a society where harmful practices and abuse are not tolerated and where everyone - regardless of background - has equal opportunity to live in safety, dignity and good health.
Our values are:
- Inclusion and Respect
- Empowerment
- Community Cohesion
- Innovation and Partnership
- Accountability.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected organisation at a defining moment. The successful candidate will:
- Build on deep community trust and long-standing relationships
- Shape the future of Cauldwell Community Centre
- Strengthen services that support women, families and young people
- Lead the organisation into a sustainable, confident future
- Put their own stamp on ACCM(UK)’s next phase of growth.
You will be joining a supportive Board and staff team committed to making this transition a success.
The closing date for applications for this position is Friday 30th January 2026 by 5pm.
Interviews will take place on 18th February 2026 (with the possibility of alternative arrangements being made dependent on your circumstance and availability).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about supporting refugees, and want to use your skills to make a difference to their lives? We are looking for a Resettlement Manager, to lead our small but committed group of caseworkers who support refugees to settle in the area and help them to rebuild their lives.
Our new Resettlement Manager will oversee our delivery of the Home Office’s resettlement schemes, which we manage in partnership with Nottingham City and County Councils.
In this busy and varied role you will be responsible for ensuring the Resettlement Scheme is meeting its service delivery targets. You will lead and develop the team to make sure clients receive accurate information and appropriate support. You will liaise with external partners such as Nottingham City Council regarding all aspects of service delivery, and will be expected to attend relevant interagency meetings and conferences to influence positive change.
This role will involve line-management responsibilities, and you will be required to provide some casework cover during staff absences. You will also be a member of our management team, and as such will play a key role in helping to develop Nottingham Refugee Forum’s strategic aims and service delivery.
We're looking for someone with:-
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Minimum of two year’s recent experience of managing a team
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Minimum one year’s recent experience of providing advice and support in a paid or voluntary capacity to vulnerable people
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Experience of liaising and negotiating with partners and external agencies
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Experience of keeping work records and writing reports
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Excellent organisational skills
(Please see our Job Description and Person Specification for full information about the job, and a list of the essential and desirable criteria)
How to apply
To be considered for this role please submit your CV, together with a cover letter. Your cover letter should be no longer than 2 sides of A4, and show how your skills and experience meet each of the criteria listed on the Person Specification. Please use examples.
Deadline for applications: 23:59 Sunday 15th February 2026
Interviews to be held: w/c 23rd February 2026
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We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Training and Support Worker to deliver our Propel programme across Yorkshire, building partnerships and championing neuroinclusion.
As the Training and Support Worker, you'll engage with schools, colleges, community settings and employers, delivering training, supporting implementation, and empowering neurodivergent young people into sustainable employment. You'll play a key role in developing the programme through partner insight and keeping up with best practice in workplace neuroinclusion.
You will be required to travel regularly to deliver face-to-face training within schools, colleges, community settings and workplaces across Yorkshire.
What We're Looking For
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A passionate advocate for neurodivergent young people with experience in SEND, employability, or community engagement
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Strong facilitator who can deliver engaging, impactful training to diverse audiences
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Excellent communicator who builds genuine relationships across education, community and employer sectors
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Self-motivated with a 'make it happen' attitude and ability to work independently
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Team player who understands the importance of collaboration
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Driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
Why Join Us
In return, you get to work for an ambitious, values-driven charity making a real difference in the lives of neurodivergent young people. You'll have the flexibility of remote working, opportunities to shape the programme in Yorkshire, and the chance to be part of a supportive team where everyone's contributions matter.
For more information about The Mason Foundation and our work please visit our website.
The Mason Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race or ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, or belief, marital or civil partnership status, parental or carer status, education, socioeconomic background, pregnancy or maternity, or any other characteristic protected under equality legislation.
We are especially keen to encourage and welcome applications from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and candidates who are Black or People of Colour. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and reasonable adjustments will be made to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process.
All offers of employment are conditional upon you signing the contract of employment and:
Two satisfactory references
Proof of attainment of qualifications
Evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom; and
If applicable, satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Our mission is to remove barriers, provide opportunities to build lasting friendships, celebrate inclusivity, and reduce inequalities.



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Charity People is delighted to be working with The Talent Foundry, a brilliant national education and social mobility charity, as they recruit a Partnerships Manager to lead and develop one of their most important, flagship corporate partnerships.
"We are proud of our long-term, transformational partnerships with the corporate sector. This role sits at the heart of how we deliver sustainable impact for young people and how our partners see the value of their investment."
Cate Smith, Director of Programmes and Partnerships
Partnerships Manager
- Permanent, full-time
- Salary: £35,000
- Home-based with regular travel to London and partner offices
- Monthly in-person Team Together Days in London (approx. 10 per year)
- Hybrid working
About The Talent Foundry
The Talent Foundry is a brilliant, high-impact social mobility charity that works to unlock opportunities for young people aged 7 to 18 from under-served communities. Their mission is to help these young people discover their talents, build confidence, and develop the skills needed to succeed in higher education and the workplace.
They achieve this by:
- Delivering skills-based workshops and programmes in partnership with schools and employers.
- Creating career pathways by connecting young people with industry professionals.
- Encouraging employers to value potential over background, helping to foster a fairer society.
About the Role
This is a business-critical Partnerships Manager role, leading one of The Talent Foundry's longest-standing and most valuable corporate partnerships, worth c. £300,000 annually.
The role is firmly focused on senior relationship and account management, you will be a consummate project manager and hold responsibility for:
- Stewarding and growing a complex, multi-strand partnership
- Leading renewal conversations and strategic development
- Ensuring partners feel trusted, engaged and excited about what more can be achieved
The partnership spans 6-7 programmes, with a strong emphasis on financial literacy outcomes, evaluation, and meaningful employee engagement through bespoke volunteering opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the lead relationship owner for a flagship corporate partnership worth £300k
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, particularly CSR teams
- Confidently manage renewal conversations and long-term partnership planning
- Identify opportunities for innovation, growth and added value across the partnership
- Ensure robust impact reporting, evaluation and financial accountability
- Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver an excellent partner experience
About You
We're keen to hear from candidates with experience managing high-value, corporate partnerships, particularly within charity, CSR or professional services environments.
You'll likely bring:
- Strong experience as an account or relationship manager
- Confidence working with senior corporate stakeholders
- Experience within corporate partnerships, CSR, early careers or employability programmes
- A creative and curious mindset, excited by partnership development and innovation
- Strong communication skills, with an ability to tell compelling impact stories
How to Apply
If you are excited by this brilliant opportunity, please send your CV to and to request a full job pack. If your skillset aligns with what we are looking for we will follow up with full job pack and to arrange a Teams call to share more information about the application process.
Key Dates
- Role launch: Friday 23 January
- Closing date: Monday 9 February
- Shortlisting: Monday 9 February
- Interviews: Week commencing Monday 16 February
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Who we are
For nearly 90 years, Yateley Industries has supported disabled adults to live, work, learn and play as part of an inclusive community.
Yateley is founded on the principle that disabled people should enjoy the same opportunities as everyone else. We have created a unique ‘village within a village’ environment where people can live independently, gain meaningful employment, learn new skills and connect with their community.
Today, we employ 58 disabled adults in paid supported work, provide safe and affordable accommodation and run a growing range of community and employability programmes.
Our impact is significant. Independent analysis shows that our model generates £5 in social value for every £1 invested in us.
Our next chapter
We are at a critical moment in our development. With demand rising, a 47-unit supported housing estate ready for redevelopment, new commercial opportunities emerging in our factory and increased national interest in supported employment, we are ready to accelerate our plans for growth.
To deliver this, we are appointing a Deputy CEO for Operations and Enterprise to provide strategic operational leadership and drive commercial growth across the organisation. This new role has been created to strengthen our senior team, improve our operational resilience and enable our CEO to focus on external influence, partnerships and national advocacy.
Why this role matters
Supported employment changes lives. National policy is shifting, employers are calling for inclusive recruitment pipelines, and our model provides a return on investment and makes a difference. With a 90-year heritage, a waiting list of people who want to work with us and growing national visibility, this is a rare opportunity to play a central role in transforming a charity with extraordinary potential.
Leading operations, income and enterprise
This is a significant role for us, and you will:
- Lead four major workstreams: intensive housing management, factory commercialisation, tendering and employability and community hub income growth
- Strengthen operational systems, quality assurance, safeguarding, governance and performance monitoring
- Build commercial and social enterprise capability, setting clear targets, developing pricing models and securing new contracts
- Lead the housing transformation programme, including the Intensive Housing Management application, estate planning and recruitment of housing and maintenance posts
- Provide a clear and motivating presence for frontline staff, disabled employees and programme participants
Your aptitude, values and aspiration for your own growth are what we are primarily focused on. We do not expect you to be an expert in every area on day one. You will be empowered to develop and grow, and will have access to specialist support, particularly on housing and tendering.
What matters most is your commitment to supporting disabled people, your willingness to learn how to lead in new areas and your desire to ensure that Yateley can grow and help even more disabled people thrive.
Please click 'Redirect to recruiter’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.
We provide high-quality accommodation, meaningful employment, training and enriching opportunities for disabled and neurodivergent adults.



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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Location: The Baytree Centre, London
Hours: 28 hours per week (4 days, to be agreed between Monday–Friday, 9AM–6PM)
Salary: £35,000–£39,000 per annum (FTE, pro‑rated according to hours worked)
Application Process: Please see the full job description; application form and instructions for applying on our website. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
Eligibility: This role is open to women only under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
As Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will drive Baytree’s corporate fundraising by developing innovative partnership opportunities, nurturing strong relationships, and securing income and strategic support. You will work closely with the Fundraising & Communications Director to shape and deliver the organisation’s corporate partnerships strategy. This is a hands‑on and impact‑driven role for someone who enjoys relationship‑building, strategic thinking, and contributing to a mission supporting women and girls.
Key Responsibilities
Partnership Acquisition & Stewardship
- Identify, secure, and grow new corporate partnerships delivering income, pro bono support, gifts‑in‑kind, and strategic value.
- Create compelling pitches, proposals, and case studies.
- Steward existing partners and produce high‑quality impact reports.
Fundraising Campaigns & Events
- Lead the planning and delivery of major fundraising campaigns (e.g., The Big Give, Baytree anniversaries).
Cross‑Team Collaboration
- Work closely with internal teams to align partnerships with organisational priorities.
- Coordinate with service delivery to offer opportunities such as career insight days and work experience.
- Partner with the Volunteer Manager to deliver purposeful corporate volunteering.
Other Responsibilities
- Ensure GDPR compliance and accurate reporting on Views and Beacon CRM.
What we're looking for
Essential
- Proven experience in securing and growing corporate partnerships.
- Strong communication, influencing, and relationship‑building skills.
- Ability to meet funder requirements, including monitoring and evaluation.
- Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and committed to confidentiality.
- Strong commitment to Baytree’s mission and openness to its Christian ethos.
Desirable
- Experience working with women and girls in disadvantaged communities.
- Experience managing or coordinating projects or volunteers.
- Familiarity with CRM and data platforms such as Beacon, QuickBooks, or Views.
A Social Inclusion Charity Supporting Women & Girls in London



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ID: 1685 Senior Practitioner, LifeSkills Intensive
Service: LifeSkills
Salary:
- Starting at £28,884 FTE per annum, rising to £31,698 FTE per annum (pro rata for corresponding part-time hours).
- Additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum
Location: Stockton-on-Tees/Middlesbrough
Hours: 18.5 - 25 hours per week available per role
We offer flexible working arrangements – but regular face to face delivery is required. Please see below for more details.
Contract: Permanent
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the
importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding LifeSkills Intensive team. You will offer supervision and management oversight to support workers primarily in your geographical area. You will be able to retain your practice experience and hold a small caseload and will be part of a wider supportive LifeSkills team.
LifeSkills supports individuals and families to build their confidence, social networks, financial and employability skills. LifeSkills Intensive provides 1-1 support to those that are furthest away from employment, education and training. This service is funded by our corporate partnership with Barclays.
Main Responsibilities:
· To line manage and supervise support workers in your specific geographical area.
· Support with the management of referrals into the service, both in terms of service promotion and also decision making /allocation.
· To oversee and develop the service offer and ensure that this is having a positive impact.
· To hold a small caseload, delivering regular face-to-face support.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
· Experience of supervising, coaching ,mentoring or supporting practitioners
· A sound understanding of safeguarding issues.
· Strong communication skills and aptitude for building relationships
· Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service –Enhanced
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays / of 30 working days plus bank holiday pro rata
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
To Apply:
· Click the “Apply Now” link below and fill out our digital application form
· Closing Date: Sunday 15th February, 11.59pm
For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: Claire Berwick or Kirsty Treen
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.
*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.


