Positive Prospects Project Worker

Positive Prospects Project Worker

£27,055 per annum, pro rata
30 hours per week
Temporary to 30th June 2025

Two posts available, based at either Lancaster and Carnforth or Morecambe and Heysham

Lancaster and Morecambe College are a thriving FE College and justifiably proud of the strong links with our local community. Located between Lancaster and Morecambe, we are proud to be our community’s provider of technical, professional and creative education.

Lancaster and Morecambe College are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic youth worker to support vulnerable young people to make effective transitions into adulthood. This exciting new role, funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, will provide a range of interventions to young people (14-25) currently not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) empowering them to re-engage with learning and progress into meaningful employment.

Essential qualifications include a Level 3 Youth Work or other relevant qualification, and GCSE English and Maths, Grade 4/C or above. Experience of working with young people in a relevant industry and/or education is essential to this role.

Benefits include Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution 20.4%), generous leave entitlement, Cycle to Work scheme, opportunities for continuing professional development and good staff support services.

All posts are subject to a DBS Disclosure in line with our policy of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners. Any specific Safeguarding duties applicable to this post are outlined in the job description.

Closing date: Wednesday 8th May 2024

Our reference: SE3577

Vacancy: Positive Prospects Project Worker

Location: Lancaster

Salary: £27,055 per annum, pro rata

Hours: 30 hours per week

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