Learning to Work is a Slough based youth development charity.
Our aim is to support students to prepare for the world of work. We create high impact activities with local employers to inspire young people, educate them about opportunities and give them the skills they need to be successful in the workplace.
We are currently recruiting, have a browse and see if your next job is waiting for you.
Position: Careers Advisor
Responsibilites
Conduct initial 1-2-1 Careers Guidance interviews with young people in a variety of schools.
Create Individual Action Plans to help young people map their next steps.
Conduct follow up 1-2-1 Careers Guidance interviews with young people to provide additional support where needed.
Deliver Careers Guidance presentations and workshops as part of our School Events.
Keep accurate records of all interactions with young people.
Liaise with teachers and school staff as required.
Adhere to LTW good practice guidelines to ensure our Matrix accreditation is upheld.
Ensure Safeguarding & Child Protection standards are followed at all times.
Location & commitments
Permanent Contract
Salary: From £23,500 per annum, depending on qualification and experience.
Full time: 35 hours per week
Hours: 8am to 4pm, with 1-hour unpaid lunch break.
Location: Office based in Slough. Flexible Working Policy in place.
Travel to various schools/locations in and around the Berkshire/Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas.
Candidate requirements
Experience of working with young people aged 11-18 years.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt your style according to the situation. This role will require you to communicate in many different ways, both in writing and in person.
Ability to confidently use virtual communication platforms such as Zoom and MS Teams.
Good IT skills and experience working with databases.
Up to date knowledge of the secondary education system
A full and clean driving licence and the daily use of a car.
Position: Graduate Careers Advisor
Responsibilites
Conduct initial 1-2-1 Careers Guidance interviews with young people in a variety of schools.
Create Individual Action Plans to help young people map their next steps.
Conduct follow up 1-2-1 Careers Guidance interviews with young people to provide additional support where needed.
Deliver Careers Guidance presentations and workshops as part of our School Events.
Keep accurate records of all interactions with young people.
Liaise with teachers and school staff as required.
Adhere to LTW good practice guidelines to ensure our Matrix accreditation is upheld.
Ensure Safeguarding & Child Protection standards are followed at all times.
Location & commitments
Permanent Contract
Salary: £23,500 per annum (There will be an incremental increase once qualified).
Full time: 35 hours per week
Hours: 8am to 4pm, with 1-hour unpaid lunch break.
Location: Office based in Slough. Flexible Working Policy in place.
Travel to various schools/locations in and around the Berkshire/Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas.
Candidate requirements
Educated to Degree Level.
Experience of working with young people aged 11-18 years.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt your style according to the situation. This role will require you to communicate in many different ways, both in writing and in person.
Ability to confidently use virtual communication platforms such as Zoom and MS Teams.
Good IT skills and experience working with databases.
Up to date knowledge of the secondary education system
A full and clean driving licence and the daily use of a car.
Position: Business Engagement/Volunteer Recruitment Co-ordinator
Responsibilites
Contact businesses by phone and email to recruit and confirm business volunteer support for our events and activities.
Provide support for the tracking of business volunteers, including contacting businesses by phone and email and sending confirmation details once converted to volunteer support.
Assist with data entry on to Salesforce database (Customer Relationship Management system) to ensure activities and participants are captured.
Maintain existing business relationships.
Working with colleagues recruit new businesses and volunteers for our events and activities.
Assist with the evaluation process, reviews and reporting.
Location & commitments
Permanent Contract
Salary: £21,000 per annum
Full Time: 35 hours per week (Part-time hours will be considered)
Hours: 9am to 5pm, with 1-hour unpaid lunch break.
Location: Office based in Slough. Flexible Working Policy in place.
Candidate requirements
4 x GCSEs in core subjects.
Good knowledge of Excel and Word.
Good basic IT knowledge and attention to detail.
Must be highly organised and flexible in your approach.
Comfortable using Outlook and in house telephone system – training will be available.
Excellent telephone manner, strong communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to adapt your style according to the situation.
Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and prioritise work.