Employment Coach - Aylesbury, United Kingdom - DT Resourcing Ltd

DT Resourcing Ltd

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Aylesbury, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

This is an exciting time to join my client and work for the Youth Programmes education centres. My client was set up in August 2004.

Since then, we have continued to develop and bring programmes to support young people to learn, achieve and progress to greater opportunities.

My client is an organisation that believes in creating opportunities for all. An organisation who is friendly, considerate, and honourable in all its services and operations.

Most all we believe in working together as team to create opportunities for young people to grow while achieving positive outcomes.

All staff who work for my client are valued through the contribution they make towards the vision and goals, we have a strong belief that success is created together, this is why we are a great employer to work for.

They are currently looking to recruit a Employment Coach on a fixed term contact for 3.5 years for their site based in Aylesbury.

Working hours will be from 8:30am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 5:30pm - Full time.

Who are we looking for?
Are you an inspiring individual with a real passion for creating engaging and creative sessions and looking for a rewarding new challenge?

Can you engage and build positive relationships with young people who may have complex needs? Do you feel that young people who are vulnerable deserve an opportunity to develop their skills, abilities and have the best chance to succeed?

Are you enthusiastic, determined, and resilient and have effective communication skills? Can you solve problems thinking of solutions?

What are we looking for?

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Building effective and positive relationships with participants, working collaboratively and challenging them to identify and overcome any potential barriers preventing them from returning to work.
Conducting a diagnostics assessment with all referred participants to assess job readiness and the appropriate level of support required on the customer journey throughout time on programme.
Partnering with the participant to create a comprehensive action plan to identify appropriate career opportunities, identify any employment related barriers and the actions required to progress towards sustainable employment.
Understanding the internal and external information, advice and guidance available to support participants with debt concerns, mental health conditions or career coaching and signposting as required.
Providing job search support, guiding participants to register on appropriate jobs boards and ensuring their digital profiles are up to date and visible to employers.
Providing industry specific training and development, based on relevant sector experience.
Working in partnership with the internal Employer Engagement team and relevant external employment support services to identify appropriate job opportunities.
Supporting participants in preparing for job interviews, conducting mock interviews and assessment activity.
To work with pace and urgency planning and forecasting ahead and discussing next steps on a weekly / monthly basis.
Meet and exceed all monthly performance targets and Key Performance Indicators, seeking feedback and input to continuously improve and deliver strong outcomes for our participants and commissioners.
To maintain quality client records on the database so that they outline the client's journey on the programme.
Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding (including Prevent) the welfare of all learners for whom you have responsibility for or with whom you come into contact with and adhere to client Safeguarding and Prevent policies.

Skills & Attributes

Experience of working in a fast paced, evolving environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Experience of working in a performance target driven environment, such as business to business sales or equivalent.
An adept communicator with the ability to persuade, influence and listen to others.
Ability to be flexible, open, and creative in problem solving.
Ability to build rapport quickly and adapt to client needs and communication to inspire, motivate and challenge participants.
Knowledge of the labour market, wider provision, and stakeholders local to the area in which you are applying.
Able to effectively network to build and maintain effective relationships internally and externally.
Excellent organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage a busy schedule/workload under pressure.
A strong commitment to personal and professional ongoing development
Ability to follow and comply with contractual requirements alongside the ability to understand and adhere to GDPR.
A values led individual who always leads by example.

Qualifications

GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths at grade C or above, essential

Note:
These duties are a guide to the work the post holder will initially be required to undertake. Amendments may be made from time to time as the role evol