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Each year Youth Careers Collective works with more than 6000 young people and we are supported by over 1000 employer volunteers, who take part in employer engagement events, careers and employability skills workshops, work experiences placements and one-to-one career mentoring.
The Youth and Volunteer Engagement Manager is a new role at Youth Careers Collective, establishing an active and well-supported alumni community, empowering our Youth Board, and actively engaging with and managing our wide network of Young Associates and volunteers.
This is an important and dynamic role in our team, seeking to develop deeper and more impactful relationships across our community.
To work effectively with these various stakeholders, you will be a natural relationship builder and an empathetic individual, with an understanding of different needs, extremely organised, able to identify opportunities and respond flexibly to change.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Experience
- Three years or more experience of working within a purpose-led organisation, such as a charity or social enterprise.
- Three years or more experience of working directly with and supporting young people (aged 16 to 24), ideally including young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Experience and understanding of how best to support inclusion and participation of young people with lived experience, alongside demonstrable experience of engaging and building productive relationships with marginalised and disconnected young people.
- Experience of working with and supporting diverse volunteers; driving recruitment, engagement and retention.
- Experience of designing and facilitating engaging and dynamic events, activities, learning and development opportunities, with and for young people and volunteers.
- Experience of managing and improving organisation wide systems and processes.
- A background and experience in one or more of the following disciplines:
- Youth work
- Training and facilitation
- Careers and employability
- Education
- Personal and professional development
Skills
- Adept and enthusiastic relationship builder, with the ability to engage and energise others, including with marginalised young people.
- Good communication skills, able to speak confidently with young people, volunteers, and senior professionals.
- Very organised, with an attention to detail, excellent time management skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong IT proficiency, including the use of Excel and CRMs.
- Confident and effective at using a range of tools to support planning and project management.
- Able to create clear, professional and accessible resources and tools.
- Able to understand and explain complex concepts in a straight-forward and accessible manner.
- Able to self-manage, staying efficient and motivated and on task.
- Able to operate in a fast-paced environment without compromising on accuracy or quality.
Attitude
- Passionate and enthusiastic about improving young people’s lives.
- Highly motivated and energetic.
- Can take initiative and is comfortable working independently
- Thrives in a busy and fast-paced working environment.
- Positive and solution-focussed, able to maintain a positive approach to problem solving.
- Self-assured, with a ‘can-do’ approach.
- Welcomes feedback, with a desire to continuously improve and develop.
- A commitment to our organisation values of; empowerment, collaboration, reliability, quality and learning.
WHAT WE OFFER
• £36,230 per annum
• 28 days leave (inc. 3 days between Christmas and New Year)
• 2 volunteering days
• 1 life event day
• Matched pension contributions (up to 6%)
• Flexible working (our core business hours are 10am to 3pm)
• Life insurance (5 x annual salary)
• Canada Life WeCare employee support package
PLEASE ONLY APPLY AFTER READING THE JOB PACK.
APPLY WITH A CV AND A COVER LETTER (OF NO MORE THAN 2 PAGES) ADDRESSING THE PERSON SPECIFICATION
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This is an opportunity to lead an established and respected charity with a strong reputation, ambitious plans and genuine influence across Northamptonshire. You will pay a pivotal role in shaping programmes that improve health, education, employability, inclusion and community wellbeing, leaving a lasting legacy for thousands of people.
Northampton Town Football Club has been a central part of life in Northamptonshire since 1897 – a source of local pride, identity, and connection. The club inspires passion, brings people together and plays a powerful role in uniting communities across the county.
As Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Northampton Town FC Community Trust, you will provide visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational excellence to drive the charity’s impact in leveraging the power of football for social change and community development across Northamptonshire.
You will develop, lead and deliver the NTFC Community Trust Strategy, increasing the Community Trust and Football Club’s brand, impact and reputation locally and nationally.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Earliest Start Date: 2nd November 2026
Contract: 12 Months with Potential for Exentension
Job Title: Known internally as "Key Work Manager (Maternity Cover)"
Location: 30 Petworth Street, Battersea, SW11 4QW. The post will also involve working in the community so some local travel will be required.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, including some evening & occasional weekend work
About the Role
As Key Work Manager you will lead on and oversee all Key Work activity at Carney’s Community. This includes undertaking key work yourself on a one to one basis with young people involved in the criminal justice system as well as managing a small team of key workers.
You will provide advice, practical support and befriending to a caseload of participants, aged 11-30, who are at risk of/involved in offending; to encourage and enable them to participate in Carney’s Community’s personal development opportunities and to access the wider services and support they may need in order to give them the best chances of being “the best they can be”. This will involve supporting young people to engage in positive and constructive activities, attend Youth Justice Service or Probation appointments and creating opportunities for their personal, social and emotional development
You will work alongside the employment support manager to plan and deliver the employment group, supporting participants that attend this group and leading specific employment programmes. As manager of the key work project you will oversee the small team of key workers, provide support, guidance and supervision. You will be involved in monitoring and reporting for the project, collecting feedback from participants. You will manage referrals to the project from other organisations including schools, social services, probation and the youth justice service.
About You:
You must have proven experience of working directly with young people in a youth work or key work setting, providing one to one support. You will have the ability to empathise and mediate for young people, a strong understanding of the local area, barriers facing young people, the interplay between material disadvantage, vulnerability and social exclusion and be highly skilled in diplomacy, professional distance, demonstrating empathy, boundaries and sound judgement. You will have experience managing other staff or volunteers.
About Carney’s Community
We support young people living in and around Wandsworth, targeting ages 11-30 facing extreme challenges including criminal justice system involvement or care experience. Carney’s works differently by providing long-term, consistent, unconditional support with empathy; a safe space and activities including boxing, bike workshops, employment support, studio sessions, mentoring and key work. Inspired by boxing legend Mick Carney, the charity was founded in his name after his passing in 2011, building on work led by our co-founders. We aim to create a “virtuous cycle”: while support is free of charge, we ask that when young people are ready, they channel the positivity they have received into others. As a result, many go on to volunteer, mentor, join our staff team or even set up their own community initiatives. Former participants make up the majority of our workforce. They provide the most authentic role models, people who genuinely understand the challenges our young people face and who show what is possible. For our young people we strive for equality and aim to: Improve Physical and Mental Health; Improve Education, Skills and Employability; Improve Community Engagement; Reduce Offending and Reoffending.
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Part-Time Training Kitchen Chef
Hours: Part-Time, 3–4 days per week MON - FRI (Term Time Only)
Salary: £30-34K per annum pro rata, dependant on experience
CareTrade is a non-profit organisation that supports young autistic adults to develop the skills, confidence and experience they need to access meaningful employment. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve their potential, and we are passionate about creating supportive, inclusive learning environments.
Due to the growth of our training programmes, we are looking for a Part-Time Training Kitchen Chef to join our friendly team. Working alongside our existing Chef, you will help deliver practical catering and hospitality training to our students in our purpose-built training kitchen.
This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys sharing their skills, mentoring others and making a real difference in people's lives.
About the Role
As a Training Kitchen Chef, you will:
- Support and assist students as they develop practical cooking and catering skills within our training kitchen.
- Work collaboratively with our existing Chef, Kitchen & Café Manager and wider CareTrade team.
- Lead and facilitate the training kitchen independently when required.
- Promote independence, confidence and employability skills through practical learning experiences.
- Deliver high-quality educational support in line with CareTrade's policies, procedures and values.
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety and kitchen organisation.
- Support students to work safely, effectively and as part of a team.
- Occasionally provide cover within our on-site café when required.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Has professional experience working as a chef.
- Is passionate about developing others and enjoys teaching or mentoring.
- Is patient, encouraging and committed to helping young people succeed.
- Can work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Has excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Holds (or is willing to obtain) relevant food hygiene certification.
- Shares our commitment to inclusion, equality and person-centred support.
Experience of working with autistic people or individuals with additional needs is welcomed but not essential. We value the right attitude, empathy and willingness to learn, and full support will be provided.
CareTrade is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check (with barred list where applicable), references, verification of identity and qualifications, and proportionate online checks of publicly available information as part of the shortlisting process.
At CareTrade, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities including any support available via Access to Work if needed.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do our best to support you.
Company Benefits
We offer a range of benefits designed to support our employees’ wellbeing, development and work-life balance:
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Workplace pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Training and professional development opportunities
- A friendly and supportive team, with regular staff wellbeing activities
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining why you would like to join CareTrade and how your experience meets the requirements of the role.
Due to the anticipated volume of applications, we regret that we will not be able to respond individually to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of applying, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. We sincerely thank you for your interest in joining CareTrade.
Supporting autistic and neurodiverse adults into employment
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Job Title: Youth Employability Service Team Leader
Location: CXKHastings Base
Salary: £32,019 - £34,661 depending on experience
Hours: 37 hours per week, Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: Youth Employability ServicesArea Manager
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
You can click here to learn more about us.
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.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated YES Team Leader to support the delivery of a high-performing Youth Employability Service across East Sussex. You will provide line management and case management support to a team of advisers, ensuring young people achieve positive outcomes in employment, education and training while maintaining high standards of quality and performance.
Working closely with the Area Manager, you will use performance data and service metrics to monitor delivery, identify areas for improvement and contribute to service planning. You will support quality assurance activities including audits, observations and continuous improvement initiatives.
You will oversee referral allocation and caseload management, ensuring service standards and contractual requirements are met. A key part of the role involves managing the service database to support the tracking of young people across East Sussex, working closely with the East Sussex County Council Data Team to ensure data accuracy, compliance and effective reporting
The role also requires effective partnership working, representing YES and CXK at stakeholder meetings, developing positive relationships with external agencies and promoting the needs of young people who are NEET or at risk of becoming NEET. You will support staff with safeguarding, risk management and professional development, while championing youth participation and ensuring young people's voices are heard within the organisation.
About You
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident leader with experience of managing staff within a service supporting young people. You will be committed to achieving positive outcomes for young people, have strong communication and relationship-building skills, and be able to effectively use data to drive service performance and improvement.
Minimum Criteria
- Demonstrable experience of successfully managing teams and monitoring individual targets.
- Experience of developing positive professional relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Experience of managing performance through the effective use of data and performance information.
- Experience of supporting staff in relation to safeguarding and risk management issues.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
Essential Criteria
- Maths and English GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
- Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
- Ability to use initiative, make decisions and manage competing priorities
- Commitment to professional development and undertaking relevant training.
- Full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel as required.
- Availability for occasional evening and weekend work.
Desirable Criteria
- Level 3 IAG qualification (or relevant experience) and willingness to work towards further qualifications.
- Knowledge of services supporting young people into education, employment and training.
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.
Please click here to view the job description and person specification.
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 your team to support young people to take positive steps into education, employment, or training.
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
All appointees will be subject to an enhanced DBS Check.
Recruitment Timeline
Vacancy closing date: Tuesday 25th August 2026
Application review date: Wednesday 26th August 2026
Interview dates from: Friday 28th August 2026
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If you share our vision that ‘every young person should be empowered to gain the confidence, independence and skills they need for a better and brighter future’ we might have the perfect role for you!
ThinkForward is recruiting a Progression Coach in Nottingham Central, to join our team on a 12 month fixed term contract, delivering our unique programme supporting young people into further education and employment. If you are….
· Passionate about, and experienced in, supporting young people to make amazing decisions about their futures
· Committed to equity, diversity, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory practice
· Persistent, empathic and agile in your style of work and able to apply a coaching approach to the delivery of our programme
· Able to tell the stories of our work through data
· Confident in running one-to-one and group work sessions
· Knowledgeable of employability practices and the importance of tailored progression planning for young people
…then please click on the job pack for our role description and information pack for more details about ThinkForward and the role you could play, then apply with your CV and cover letter.
We look forward to hearing from you.
10–12 hours per week | £10,582–£12,698 per annum pro rata (£37,037 FTE) | Fixed term for 5 years to July 2031 | 3% pension
CHOICE IN HACKNEY is looking for an experienced and motivated Disability Employment Coach to support disabled people to move towards employment, volunteering, education and training, while developing the confidence, skills and practical strategies needed for sustainable employment.
You will provide one-to-one employment coaching, helping participants identify their strengths, aspirations and goals and develop personalised action plans. You will support people to overcome barriers to employment through practical coaching, encouragement, problem-solving and appropriate signposting.
You will also help plan and deliver CHOICE IN HACKNEY’s Job Club, creating accessible and engaging sessions that encourage confidence, peer learning and mutual support. Alongside this, you will develop relationships with employers, recruitment agencies, training providers and partner organisations to create opportunities for disabled people.
The role recognises that employment can take different forms. You will support participants to explore volunteering, work experience, apprenticeships, self-employment, social enterprise and entrepreneurship where appropriate. You will also provide suitable in-work support to promote job retention, workplace integration and career progression.
An important part of the post will be maintaining contact with programme alumni, monitoring longer-term employment, training and wellbeing outcomes and contributing to an active alumni network offering Job Club activities, peer support, mentoring and employer engagement.
We are looking for someone with experience supporting disabled people into employment, education or training, together with experience of employment coaching, careers guidance, employability support or vocational rehabilitation. You will need excellent coaching and motivational skills, an understanding of disability and barriers to employment, and knowledge of reasonable adjustments and inclusive recruitment.
CHOICE IN HACKNEY is a Disabled People’s Organisation committed to the Social Model of Disability, equality, inclusion and independent living, and welcomes applications from disabled people and people with lived experience.
The Programmes and Work Experience Coordinator is a dynamic and varied role working to support the delivery of diverse employability events and activities, high-quality work experience placements and other related projects as required.
You will work on multiple programmes and project coordination with different stakeholders, including businesses, schools and most importantly the young people on our programmes. You will contribute particularly to our work experience programmes, which is one of our most impactful activities.
To work effectively with the different stakeholders, you will be an empathetic individual, with an understanding of different needs (e.g. young people, schools, and employer priorities), and you’ll be able to respond flexibly to change. You will need an excellent attention to detail, able to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and be committed to ensuring our programmes make a real difference in the lives of the young people we serve.
Please read the full job pack before applying and to be considered please include a CV and a cover letter which addresses the person specification requirements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team Leader
Location: 17 Mann Island, Liverpool L3 1BP, UK
Salary: up to GBP 38,000 - yearly
Vacancy Type: Full time (37 hours per week) - permanent
Company Description
Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'.
We achieve this in two ways. First, we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.
The Catch22 Employability division provides skills and employability provision on a range of programmes, both public and corporate funded. We pride ourselves on supporting the most disadvantaged in society to improve their prospects resulting in improved social mobility and sustainable positive change.
Job Description
As a Team Leader on our Liverpool Connect to Work programme, you will lead the delivery of a high-quality, person-centred employability service in line with supported employment (SEQF) fidelity models (this role is often referred to as a service manager position).
This role focuses on enabling people with disabilities, learning difficulties/disabilities, neurodiverse conditions, mental health challenges or individuals from disadvantaged and complex backgrounds to prepare for, secure and sustain meaningful paid employment aligned with their goals, while promoting inclusion, independence and long-term wellbeing.
You will manage and develop a team of Employment Specialists, ensuring excellent service delivery, strong performance and positive participant experiences. The role is to motivate and support a dedicated and professional operational team to deliver a high-quality service in line with SEQF fidelity, drive referrals, support participants to achieve their employment aspirations, meet performance expectations, ensure compliance across all requirements and achieve high levels of service standards and accreditations, while contributing to the wider organisational growth strategy.
Key duties:
- Lead a team to deliver person-centred employability support that helps people achieve sustainable employment, education and training outcomes.
- Drive service quality, performance and compliance, ensuring delivery meets contractual requirements
- Develop strong relationships with employers, commissioners and partner organisations to create opportunities and maximise positive outcomes.
- Coach, support and motivate staff to achieve their potential, embed best practice and contribute to Catch22's mission of creating positive social change.
Qualifications
We will need you to have:
- Five GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C/4 or above
- Relevant professional qualification relevant to employability or a related field
- Operational Management experience in performance driven SEQF, IPS or ‘Place, Train and Maintain’ employability services
- Experience of working with commissioners / external partners
Desirable Criteria:
- Understanding of welfare benefits and employment legislation
- Knowledge of SEQF fidelity scale
- Experience of leading service improvement or quality assurance activities
Benefits
- Accredited SEQF level 3 qualification - delivered by The Busy Group
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, rising to 33 days with service.
- Pension scheme with matching contributions of up to 4%
- Access to discounted shopping opportunities and employee assistance programme
Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.
We aim to review applications as quickly as possible. However, due to the volume ofinterest we receive, we may not be able to contact all applicants individually. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful this time.
At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.
Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Catch22, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
The opportunity:
This is a senior role with responsibility for the strategic direction, quality and impact of We Belong’s youth development portfolio. Reporting to the CEO and working as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead programmes spanning early intervention, educational attainment, further and higher education, employability, skills development, youth leadership and progression into positive opportunities.
You will oversee the Let Us Learn Programme, Emerging Young Leaders Programme, Schools Excellence Programme and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Bronze programme. You will also strengthen young people’s influence within We Belong through the Core Group, ensuring that lived experience informs organisational priorities and programme development.
The Context:
Following the landmark Supreme Court judgment in the Tigere case, which helped secure fairer access to higher education for young migrants, We Belong has continued working to ensure that young people can progress into higher education. This has included successful campaigning to increase scholarship opportunities and building strong relationships with educational institutions across the UK.
However, more work is needed. Young migrants can experience significant barriers to educational attainment, further and higher education, employment and personal development because of their immigration status.
These barriers can arise long before a young person reaches the point of applying to university, beginning an apprenticeship or entering employment. We recognise that university is not the only pathway to success and that young people should be supported to explore a range of routes that reflect their ambitions, strengths and circumstances.
Early intervention is therefore essential to ensure that young migrants understand their rights, receive accurate information and appropriate support, and are able to make informed decisions about their education, training, employment and future.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with young people, supporting their development and creating pathways for them to achieve their ambitions.
If successful, the applicant will be joining an award-winning youth charity and a staff team dedicated to improving outcomes for young migrants between the ages of 16-25 years old and empowering young people to create change.
Please submit your application by sending your CV and a cover letter explaining how your experience and background make you suitable for this role. Applications submitted without both a CV and a cover letter will not be considered.
Interviews: w/c 7th September
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about helping people overcome barriers and achieve their employment goals? We are seeking an Employment Support Officer to support people experiencing homelessness, or those with a history of rough sleeping, to progress towards sustainable employment through training, volunteering and work experience.
You will work with our residents to create personalised pathways towards employment. You will also work closely with employers, training providers and partner organisations to create new opportunities for our clients.
22.5 hours per week | fixed-term contract (This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility to extend after this time)
Salary: £17, 282 per annum (pro rata based on a 22.5 hour week)
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct one-to-one assessments to identify clients’ employment aspirations, skills, experience and support needs.
- Develop and review personalised employment action plans with realistic and achievable goals.
- Provide or sourcing practical employability support, including CV writing, job applications, interview preparation and job search techniques.
- Deliver or source confidence-building and workplace skills development activities.
- Build positive relationships with local employers to create work placements, work experience and employment opportunities.
- Work collaboratively with training providers, support agencies and partner organisations to maximise client support.
- Provide ongoing in-work support to help clients sustain employment and successfully transition into the workplace.
- Maintain accurate client records and monitor outcomes against agreed targets and reporting requirements.
What we are looking for…
We are looking for someone who is motivated by making a positive difference and who can build trusting relationships with individuals facing complex challenges.
You will have:
- Experience of providing employment, careers, welfare, coaching or support services.
- Excellent communication, active listening and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to motivate, empower and support individuals to achieve positive outcomes.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Experience of building effective relationships with employers, stakeholders and partner agencies.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and database/client management systems.
- An understanding of the barriers faced by people experiencing homelessness, rough sleeping or social exclusion (desirable).
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Requirements and Benefits
Reporting to: Client Services Manager
Location: Harrogate
Benefits include:
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- 33 days (pro rata) annual leave (including bank holidays) pro rata plus birthday leave.
- Healthcare package.
- Travel benefits.
- Workplace pension scheme.
About us
Harrogate Homeless Project provides people experiencing homelessness with a safe place to stay and the support they need to build confidence and move towards independent living.
We work with partners to give people facing disadvantage hope of a different future; we empower people to change their lives.
Harrogate Homeless Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a brief covering letter to Iain McLeod.
Closing Date: 7 September 2026
We will assess applications as they are received and interview suitable candidates on a rolling basis. Therefore, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Early applications are encouraged.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Employment Specialist
Location: 17 Mann Island, Liverpool L3 1BP, UK
Salary: up to GBP 30,000 - yearly
Vacancy Type: Full time (37 hours per week) - permanent
Company Description
Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'.
We achieve this in two ways. First, we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.
The Catch22 Employability division provides skills and employability provision on a range of programmes, both public and corporate funded. We pride ourselves on supporting the most disadvantaged in society to improve their prospects resulting in improved social mobility and sustainable positive change.
Job Description
Our Employability division is expanding due to the procurement of a new Liverpool Connect to Work contract, and we therefore look to welcome an Employment Specialist into our experienced team. This role is often referred to as a career coach.
As an Employment Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals facing barriers to employment, education and training to achieve their career aspirations and build brighter futures. The Supported Employment Specialist will deliver high-quality, person-centred employment support in line with the SEQF fidelity model. This role is focused on enabling people with disabilities, learning difficulties/disabilities, neuro-diverse conditions, poor mental health or individuals from other disadvantaged and/or complex backgrounds to prepare for, secure, and sustain meaningful paid employment aligned with their goals, while promoting inclusion, independence, and long-term wellbeing.
The role combines one-to-one support, employer engagement, collaboration with multidisciplinary mental health teams/community organisations and promote integration with Region’s Employability network.
Key duties:
- Deliver personalised, strengths-based employment support to individuals facing barriers to employment, education and training.
- Build trusted relationships with participants to identify aspirations, develop vocational goals and support progression into sustainable outcomes.
- Apply supported employment principles, including vocational profiling, job matching, rapid job search and in-work support, to achieve positive participant outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with employers, referral partners and community organisations to create opportunities and remove barriers to progression
- Please click here to see the full job description and person specification
Qualifications
We will need you to have:
- Five GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C/4 or above
- Knowledge of supported employment principles and employer engagement techniques.
- Qualification in Supported Employment/IPS or work towards achievement within 9 months
- Experience with learning disabilities/ASD/mental health/complex health challenges and/or disadvantaged groups
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience delivering supported employment services
- Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) skills – IEP Level 2/3
- Understanding of welfare benefits and employment legislation
Benefits:
- Accredited SEQF level 3 qualification - delivered by The Busy Group
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, rising to 33 days with service.
- Pension scheme with matching contributions of up to 4%
- Access to discounted shopping opportunities and employee assistance programme
We aim to review applications as quickly as possible. However, due to the volume of interest we receive, we may not be able to contact all applicants individually. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful this time.
At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.
Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Catch22, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Do you believe everyone deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and rebuild their future?
We’re looking for a compassionate Learning & Skills Coordinator to join our grassroots charity in Greenwich, South East London where you can play a vital role in helping people experiencing homelessness develop confidence, gain new skills, and access opportunities through education, training and employment.
The Learning and Skills Coordinator will lead the development and delivery of clear, structured pathways into education, training, volunteering, work placements and employment for guests accessing GHP services. The role will work directly with guests to identify aspirations, remove barriers, and support progression into meaningful opportunities that enhance wellbeing, independence and long‑term stability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
We are looking for a Head of Training to join our organisation. This is a key leadership role that would fit someone who can think strategically, lead with confidence and help us strengthen and grow the quality and impact of our learning and employability offer.
Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes empowering adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, and adults with other support needs to live happier, healthier, and more independent lives. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people to help us make that happen.
At Share, we are ambitious about what disabled adults can achieve when they are given the right opportunities and support. The Head of Training will play a central part in shaping how our training provision evolves, ensuring it remains high quality, inclusive and focused on real outcomes for the people we support.
Main responsibilities
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You will develop and implement Share's learning, training and employability strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and future growth
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You’ll contribute to organisational planning and decision making as a member of the Senior Leadership Team
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You’ll develop and maintain strategic relationships with local authorities, employers, education providers, health and social care organisations, funders and community partners
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You’ll lead the quality assurance framework for all learning and training provision, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, accessibility and safeguarding, and an excellent student experience
Who we’re looking for
- You'll have leadership experience within adult learning, employability, SEND, disability services, further education or community learning
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You’ll have experience contributing to organisational strategy, service development and continuous improvement
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You’ll have a track record of developing successful partnerships with employers, education providers, local authorities, funders and other stakeholders
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You’ll understand the barriers and opportunities affecting adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and people with additional support needs
Why work for us?
Share is committed to empowering disabled adults. You’ll make a difference every day, helping people to live as independently as possible.
Our values drive us forward. They provide the framework for everything we do, including who we hire. We believe everyone has somethingto offer others, and we build on people'sindividual talents, interests and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees.
We hold a goldInvestors in Peopleaccreditation, which means we truly understand the value of people: we focus on what people can do, not what holds them back. And we have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership for making our programmes come to life.
We’ve been praised for our supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and is valued. You’ll be surrounded by people who support you, challenge you, and inspire you.
How to apply
We positively welcome applications from all parts of the community and from people with diverse cultural backgrounds and lived experience.
Please apply through our website or send us your CV and cover letter telling us:
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How your experience to date has prepared you for the role.
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What your three priorities in designing a training programme for adult students with a learning disability and autistic adults would be.
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What achievement from your career to date are you most proud of and why.
If you would like to have a chat about the role or visit us prior to applying, please contact us.
We focus on ability and believe people work best when they feel valued, safe and happy. We do all that we can to make sure that Share is friendly and welcoming to everyone. All CVs and applications are sanitised to ensure unbiased recruitment.
This job is subject to two satisfactory references, evidence of qualifications, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of the right to work in the UK. If you are disabled and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please call us.
Our privacy policy for job applicants can be found on our website.
We look forward to receiving your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Interviews: 9th of September in-person at our Liverpool Centre
You'll play a key role in growing and strengthening The King's Trust's network of employers and delivery partners, helping to create high-quality employability, training and job opportunities for young people across England. By building and nurturing effective partnerships, you'll ensure young people can access the support, experiences and opportunities they need to take their next steps towards employment.
Working with employers, providers and other organisations, you'll identify new partnership opportunities, support the onboarding of delivery partners and help build sustainable relationships that align with our strategy and programme goals. You'll act as a trusted point of contact, ensuring partners have access to the information, resources and guidance they need to deliver positive outcomes for young people.
Using your strong relationship-building and communication skills, you'll engage confidently with stakeholders across a wide range of sectors, facilitating meetings, networking opportunities and events that encourage collaboration and best practice sharing. You'll also gather insight from partners and local labour markets, helping to shape partnership plans and identify new opportunities that benefit young people.
You'll work closely with colleagues across The King's Trust to ensure seamless onboarding and handover of partners, maintaining excellent partner experiences throughout their journey with us. Alongside this, you'll keep accurate records on our systems, support procurement processes where needed and ensure all activity is compliant with safeguarding, health and safety, data protection and funding requirements.
As a valued member of a collaborative national team, you'll be proactive, organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities across a large geographical area. You'll be happy working both virtually and face-to-face, with regular travel to meet partners and attend events. Every partnership you develop will contribute directly to expanding opportunities and improving outcomes for young people.
At The King's Trust, we're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. You'll champion our EDI commitments through your work with partners and colleagues, helping to create environments where young people from all backgrounds can thrive. This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who is passionate about building partnerships, creating opportunities and making a meaningful difference to young people's futures.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Delivery Partnerships Development Lead - Liverpools?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training.The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Delivery Partnerships Development Lead - Liverpools!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.





