Vacancy Detail

Education, Training and Employment Mentor

We are looking for candidates to work with young people and adults who require support to access education, employment and training.  You will provide practical and emotional support to your service users and provide positive behaviour role modelling and mentorship.  We require outgoing and engaged individuals to be advocates for their service users and empower young people.   You will be part of a wider family support team based in East Belfast.  Position will initially be part time with full time opportunities available in September.  Initial funding agreed to March 2022 with potential permanent opportunities. 

The role:

To focus on employability mentoring, job search activities and supporting members of families over the age of 16 years to avail of opportunities in education, employment and training.  The postholder will also provide mentoring and support to young people 13-16 years who are at risk of disengaging from school, focusing on positive punctuality, attendance and behaviour outcomes.

 

Criteria:

  • NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent in Advice and Guidance, Health & Social Care, Family Support, Youth Work, Education, Social Care, Adult Learning Support
  • A minimum of two years’ experience of designing and delivering employability support with positive outcomes in relation to employment, education and training. 
  • Demonstrable experience in undertaking employment, education and training assessments.
  • Experience of working with young people with positive educational outcomes.
  • Experience of working to and understanding Child Protection policy, procedures and legislation.
  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment responding to needs of children, young people and families.

For more information please contact Laura-Lee on 02890447144 or apply via CV to socialwork@keenanrecruitment.co.uk.  Full Job Description available on request.

Keenan Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer, acting as an Employment Business on behalf of our Clients for temporary work and an Employment Agency for providing permanent employment with our Clients.

Keenan Recruitment is proudly a Corporate Member of REC - 10638 (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) adhering to all current employment legislation.


Location: Belfast | Salary: 14522 - 25329 per | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 31/08/2021