Training And Employment Coordinator

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Training and Employment Coordinator to join our team inYouth Justice Service. The role is based in Ipswich, Suffolk. You will join us on a full time, Fixed Term or Secondment for 12 month. (37 hours per week - Flexible working options available). You will earn a competitive salary of £38,223 - £44,305 per annum (pro rata if part time)

Your Training and Employment Coordinator role:

We’re focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. How? By listening to our people learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect, where everyone works together to achieve great things. As a Lead Education Training and Employment Coordinator in the Youth Justice Service you’ll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. So, to make a positive impact, connect with us and connect with a fantastic career.  

As the Lead Education Training and Employment Coordinator within the Suffolk Youth Justice Service, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes, Educational Psychologists, Social Workers, Police Officers, Practitioners, Probation Officers, Speech and Language Therapists, Substance Misuse Workers and Mental Health Professionals. 

Responsibilities as our Training and Employment Coordinator:

You will work with colleagues across Suffolk County Council to ensure that every child open to our service receives their full entitlement to education and has the opportunity to fulfil their unique potential. You will utilise your communication skills to hear the voice of the child and ensure this is effectively communicated to colleagues and professionals working with the child and their family. As part of your role you will oversee the work of the Education Training and Employment Coordinators in locality teams and attend countywide meetings relating to children open to the service. You will also to build relationships with local education providers and attend multi-agency meetings to improve and re-establish children's engagement with education, employment and training.

What we're looking for in our Training and Employment Coordinator:

• Experience working with children and families within education and children's services
• Experience of line management
• A positive ‘can do’ approach to working with families and partner agencies
• A high level of knowledge and experience of working with children with SEND and their families
• An ability to hit the ground running within the role, bringing transferable skills that will strengthen and improve the existing skills in the team
• A minimum of GSCE Maths and English or equivalent, alongside a relevant degree/level 6 qualification or equivalent experience.

The team

You will sit within the Suffolk Youth Justice Service which is dedicated to changing the lives of young people in Suffolk. We work with children and young people to help them stop offending, fulfil their potential, and go on to lead successful lives. Alongside this we work with victims of youth crime using restorative approaches. As part of our work, we support and encourage the rights of young people, keep them safe and promote their physical and mental wellbeing.

Benefits you'll receive as our Training and Employment Coordinator:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• Training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
• plus more!

Closing date:?11.30pm, 15 May 2024.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Training and Employment Coordinator role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid