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Who are we?
We are a locally rooted, long-established charity, employing over 150 staff, who are dedicated to supporting the residents of Hull by providing a wide range of services including affordable housing, training and development, employment services, youth facilities, personal care and fighting poverty. We would love to have you on board with us to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life.
Create ToChange Business Engagement Officer andKey Worker
37 hours per week
Occasional weekend and evening work will be required
Salary: £22,837.50, subject to annual pay rise in April
The role will include:
- Working with the Training, Skills, and Opportunities team to provide a holistic service for young people and adults to secure and complete paid industry placements focusing on Digital, Creative and Arts based sectors.
- Carrying out a holistic initial assessment, ensuring young person is right for provision, work placement and gets the correct support on their learning experience.
- Lead on recruitment strategies, working closely with points of referrals, such as the Job Centre Plus. Working within the Training team to ensure a high level of service is delivered through support and effective communication within the Department.
- Create SMART action plans with young people and adults providing them with continued support and undertake regular reviews.
- Supporting the young person during and post-placement to ensure they progress into a positive opportunity, with the priority be paid employment.
- Communicating relevant placement/work experience opportunities to students and providing information, advice, and feedback to students on placement/work experience opportunities.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Show commitment to further develop knowledge and skills relevant to the post through training and development opportunities.
- Have experience of working with young people and adults with an employability skills focus.
- Maintain high levels of confidentiality.
- Have the ability to use a PC for word processing, data collection, email, and interpreting information contained on IT systems.
- Have experience of assessing needs and providing emotional and practical support to young people and adults
- Have the ability to demonstrate sensitivity to people from diverse family and cultural backgrounds.
- Have the ability to work as part of a team and to support colleagues as necessary i.e. having a flexible approach
What can we offer you?
- CycleScheme
- Gym Discounts
- TechScheme
- Discounted Tastecard (this provides access to hundreds of discounts!)
- Group Life Insurance
- Free Counselling Service
- Length of Service Rewards
Closing date: 26/03/24
Interviews will take place: TBC
To Apply for this role please visit our website
“Goodwin Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruiting procedures through references and DBS checks”
