Outreach Community Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 01 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £26,000 |
| Oriau: | Full time |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 May 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Bromley, Kent, BR2 8HE |
| Cwmni: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Permanent |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1418699 |
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About the role:
Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out!
The Role
Youth Workers would be required to develop and deliver high-quality Information, Advice and Guidance with a student-first approach with the College.
The role includes the core elements of personal career guidance and the development of personalised action plans for young people to support them into a positive destination.In addition, other responsibilities include:
- Working with customers to ensure the best outcome for the customer
- Making referrals to the employability team running DWP opportunities, mentoring circles, sector-based work academies (SBWA) and other employability and career management skills development opportunities
- Liaising with the college Business Development & Employability Teams for referrals to Employability, ESOL, Apprenticeships and other College courses, and to report back on activity to the Team leader & DWP
- Managing an individual caseload and contributing to the planning, delivery and evaluation of this programme
The persons appointed will be required to work flexibly within a team environment and will be allocated a range of duties and responsibilities. The post holders will work closely with the Directorate and other College staff and will be allocated a range of duties. The duties allocated may be varied or changed by the line manager dependent on the needs of the service
Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate is qualified Careers Adviser and has achieved a Level 3 Information Advice Guidance. They would have also achieved a Level 2 in English and Mathematics. The candidate must have proven experience in providing careers IAG to meet the needs of individuals, experience in supporting young people with careers IAG face to face and remotely (over the telephone, video call or email) and experience in database management/analysis.
The candidate will need to have sound knowledge and understanding of the FE sector, the local labour market and local training providers. And knowledge of a wide range of qualification structures, progression opportunities and career pathways.
The candidate will need to have the following skills:
- Proven track record of successful delivery of one to one careers guidance and facilitation of interactive group sessions
- Highly motivated and able to influence strategic aims
- Ability to cope with competing demands and prioritise tasks
- Strong communication skills in all forms including highly developed listening and presentation skills
- Ability to work flexibility and with enthusiasm
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
About The Company
The College
London South East Colleges is a successful and innovative College operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley, Orpington, Greenwich and Lambeth. With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 members of staff, the College is a major employer in the area and makes a significant impact on the lives and future prospects of its learners who travel from across London to study with us. The College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi-Academy which is rapidly developing a track record of academic and financial success. With a combined turnover of circa £65m and the ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.
Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out!
The Role
Youth Workers would be required to develop and deliver high-quality Information, Advice and Guidance with a student-first approach with the College.
The role includes the core elements of personal career guidance and the development of personalised action plans for young people to support them into a positive destination.In addition, other responsibilities include:
- Working with customers to ensure the best outcome for the customer
- Making referrals to the employability team running DWP opportunities, mentoring circles, sector-based work academies (SBWA) and other employability and career management skills development opportunities
- Liaising with the college Business Development & Employability Teams for referrals to Employability, ESOL, Apprenticeships and other College courses, and to report back on activity to the Team leader & DWP
- Managing an individual caseload and contributing to the planning, delivery and evaluation of this programme
The persons appointed will be required to work flexibly within a team environment and will be allocated a range of duties and responsibilities. The post holders will work closely with the Directorate and other College staff and will be allocated a range of duties. The duties allocated may be varied or changed by the line manager dependent on the needs of the service
Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate is qualified Careers Adviser and has achieved a Level 3 Information Advice Guidance. They would have also achieved a Level 2 in English and Mathematics. The candidate must have proven experience in providing careers IAG to meet the needs of individuals, experience in supporting young people with careers IAG face to face and remotely (over the telephone, video call or email) and experience in database management/analysis.
The candidate will need to have sound knowledge and understanding of the FE sector, the local labour market and local training providers. And knowledge of a wide range of qualification structures, progression opportunities and career pathways.
The candidate will need to have the following skills:
- Proven track record of successful delivery of one to one careers guidance and facilitation of interactive group sessions
- Highly motivated and able to influence strategic aims
- Ability to cope with competing demands and prioritise tasks
- Strong communication skills in all forms including highly developed listening and presentation skills
- Ability to work flexibility and with enthusiasm
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
About The Company
The College
London South East Colleges is a successful and innovative College operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley, Orpington, Greenwich and Lambeth. With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 members of staff, the College is a major employer in the area and makes a significant impact on the lives and future prospects of its learners who travel from across London to study with us. The College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi-Academy which is rapidly developing a track record of academic and financial success. With a combined turnover of circa £65m and the ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.