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.
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Position: Events Co-ordinator & Facilitator
Responsibilities
Engage with and present content to young people aged 5 to 19 who may be attending school or college, or who are not currently in education, employment or training. Sessions may be delivered on a one-toone basis or to groups.
Create a project plan for each allocated event, with clear milestones agreed with the events manager.
Liaise with and recruit business ambassadors to support the delivery of activities, using their industry knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to inspire young people about the world of work.
Build effective relationships with key contacts in schools, businesses and partner organisations to achieve shared objectives.
Design and produce engaging presentations, resources and materials for workshops and events aimed at
young people, business volunteers, teachers and parents.
Understand and follow funder reporting requirements, ensuring that all activities are evaluated, recorded and reviewed promptly.
Contribute to the promotion and celebration of programme outcomes and achievements.
Ensure safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures are always followed
Location & commitments
Permanent Contract. Full time: 35 hours per week (Part-time, Term time only will be considered).
Salary: Starting from FTE £27,500 per annum depending on experience.
Hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm, with 1-hour unpaid lunch break. Hours will be flexible depending on event
timings.
Office base in Slough, with flexible working available; regular in person delivery is essential.
Travel to various schools/locations in and around the Berkshire/Buckinghamshire/West London area.
Due to the nature of the role, the postholder will be required to deliver events at schools or external venues for several days per week. On these days, start times may be earlier (typically between 7.30am and 7.45am) to accommodate event delivery. Any additional hours worked outside of standard office hours will be offset by adjusting working hours on the same day or taken as time off in lieu (TOIL) at a mutually agreed time.
Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and appropriate safer recruitment checks.
Candidate requirements
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to adapt your style according to
different audiences and the situation.
Proven project management skills, including the ability to plan and manage key milestones and work on
several projects simultaneously.
Ability to confidently use virtual communication platforms such as Zoom and MS Teams.
Good IT skills and experience working with databases.
A full and clean driving licence and the daily use of a car.
Up-to-date knowledge of the education system, particularly secondary education.
Knowledge of schools, businesses and communities within the local area would be an advantage.
Local knowledge of the schools and businesses in the area.
Position: Key Worker & Youth Facilitator
Responsibilities
Build trusted, professional relationships with young people, providing effective one-to-one and smallgroup support.
Identify strengths, aspirations and barriers, supporting young people to develop and progress Individual Action Plans and move towards education, training or employment.
Provide practical employability support, including CVs, applications, interview preparation, confidence, communication and workplace skills.
Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive workshops, activities and events, adapting delivery and resources to participants’ age, ability and individual needs.
Work with schools, employers, families and partner organisations to support young people’s progression, including referrals where appropriate, and undertake Health & Safety visits for extended work experience placements.
Maintain accurate and confidential records, tracking engagement, progress, outcomes and destinations, and contribute to monitoring, evaluation and funder reporting.
Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures, maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and recognising, recording and reporting concerns appropriately.
Work collaboratively across Learning to Work, contribute to wider activities as required, and undertake relevant training and professional development, including IOSH Managing Safely training.
Location & commitments
Permanent Full time: 35 hours per week. Part-time and/or Term-time working may also be considered.
Salary: Starting from FTE £27,500 per annum, depending on experience.
Core hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break. Some flexibility will be required.
Office base in Slough, with flexible working available; regular face-to-face delivery is essential.
Regular travel across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and West London is required.
Due to the nature of the role, the postholder will be required to deliver events at schools or external venues for several days per week. On these days, start times may be earlier (typically between 7.30am and 7.45am) to accommodate event delivery. Any additional hours worked outside of standard office hours will be offset by adjusting working hours on the same day or taken as time off in lieu (TOIL) at a mutually agreed time.
Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and appropriate safer recruitment checks.
Candidate requirements
Experience of supporting young people, including those who are NEET, at risk of NEET and/or have SEND.
Ability to build trusted relationships, motivate young people and support their progression.
Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload.
Good IT and record-keeping skills.
An understanding of education, training, employment and support pathways.
A strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and positive outcomes for young people.
A full clean driving licence and daily use of a car.