Trainee Employment Coach North East

Job Description

We are recruiting Trainee Employment Coaches for a brand-new programme at Education Development Trust called Making a Difference North East.Location: Various locations throughout the North East (Northumberland, North Tyneside, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland and County Durham)We are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping others and making a difference to people’s lives. Candidates who may not have experience but can demonstrate motivation and great communication skills and willingness to learn on the job. Are dedicated, resilient, have amazing problem-solving skills, are techy savvy and understand how powerful social media can be when trying to deliver a message.What is Making a Difference North East Making a Difference North East is a brand-new programme to be delivered by Education Development Trust in the North East LEP region of England. The programme is a European Social Fund (ESF) match funded programme which is designed to support both unemployed and economically inactive participants, the aim being to progress them to job search readiness or into paid employment.Our Employment Coaches will provide into work support for adult participants in a range of community and employer settings, with the support of local labour market information to help make informed career decisions. There will be a need to engage in a sensitive and targeted approach to building skills, confidence and helping people become more employable. As a trainee Coach you willComplete the L4 IAG qualification within the first 12 months in the role.Employment Coaches must hold a current, clean driving license, and have access to a vehicle. Successful candidates must also be comfortable engaging customers remotely and face to face.In return we offer a competitive salary, a generous holiday allowance (30 days & bank holidays), a 6% matched pension scheme and a range of other voluntary benefits.In addition, we offer excellent training and family friendly policies to support flexible working and a range of health and discount benefits, including study leave to support your training in Information, Advice and Guidance.Job Type: Permanent/Full-time (Other working patterns will be considered.)Closing date: Sunday 23rd May (Please note, we reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received)Interviews: Throughout MayThis post, as part of the Making a Difference project, is part funded by the European Structural and Investment Funds 2014 - 2020 and all activity must comply with contractual regulations. COVID-19: We continue to follow the guidance from the UK Government and will be conducting most interviews virtually. Education Development Trust supports flexible working, with the majority of colleagues continuing to work from home throughout this pandemic..Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and for applicable roles, successful candidates are subject to relevant criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service. Required skills

Career Development

Supportive

Training

Career Support

Job Coaching

Keyskills :
Career Development Supptive Training Career Suppt Job Coaching