Intensive Programmes Key Worker

Adviza is a charity that delivers innovative advice, information and guidance services across the Thames Valley. We have a long track record of delivering high quality services and life-changing projects.Everyone in Adviza works to make a positive difference so that people have the best possible chance to progress successfully in learning, work and life.

Our qualified team is committed to adapting, learning and supporting the most vulnerable residents in our local communities to empower them to make better decisions that help them progress and achieve their full potential. We are a values driven charity that works creatively and flexibly to develop and deliver excellent, integrated services that break down barriers for the most disenfranchised in society.

We have a range of vacancies available to deliver on our intensive projects working with those service users who need our support the most in the community to get closer to education, employment & training or to break down barriers at the pace that is right for them. Our service users face a range of barriers from specific learning difficulties, refugees, NEET, mental health issues and the current socio-economic climate. We encourage applications from individuals who share our passion to make a real difference to the lives of others.

For our vacancies experience is important, but a careers guidance qualification is not always required as we offer training - we look more for potential, personal qualities and ability.

If you are performance driven, passionate about working with people, building positive relationships and supporting them into learning and work, then we would love to hear from you.

Intensive Programmes Key Worker - Job Purpose

• To support those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged from various backgrounds and/or additional special needs to access positive outcomes.
• Provide support through the delivery of group workshops to identify and work through barriers like mental health, offending, SEND, substance abuse to move closer towards employment and learning.
• To plan, deliver and evaluate workshops in line with the funder requirements in set timeframes and to the project deliverables.
• To collect and record evidence which meets the needs of funding requirements.

General responsibilities

• To work as part of a Project delivery team across the Thames Valley, overseen by the Project Manager to ensure that positive outcomes are achieved through the planning and delivery of Employability Workshops for service users identified.
• To work closely with the Project team and wider Project Teams across Adviza to develop services, create strong communication between partners, building networking links and engagement levels of service users and stakeholders.
• To contribute to the effective running of the project by managing information, maintaining accurate records on appropriate database and tracking progress of participants.
• Ensure that all colleagues and partner organisations understand the project targets and their responsibilities in supporting the achievement of those targets.

What’s in it for you?

Salary & Pay Progression: our salaries are competitive.

Your personal development: from fully funded qualifications through to allocated work time for personal development for every employee - we have your development covered.

Pensions: we go above and beyond to help you prepare for the future by matching your pension contribution up to 10% of your salary.

Flexibility! We have always been an exceptionally flexible employer and support colleagues who wish to work part time or term time for some roles, or compressed fortnightly working patterns for others. We aren’t tied to office locations and the majority of our colleagues work remotely. We offer a genuine commitment to working with you on a working pattern and model that suits you and the business best.

Holidays & work life balance: starting at 28 days holiday (in addition to your bank holidays) you will move to 30 days after being part of our team for just 2 years. You also get a day off on your birthday! But more than that - we offer a genuine commitment to supporting work life balance.

Life Insurance: Employer provided life insurance.