Company Description
Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose - we call these our '3Ps'.
We achieve this in two ways. First, we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity, and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.
Employability
Catch22 delivers high quality and responsive employability programmes, which are relevant to the needs and aspirations of learners and job seekers, as well as the needs of employers and the economy, both today, and in the future.
CLIC Programme
You will be an experienced Employment Coach/Advisor with mentor skills who can challenge Care Experienced Young people (CEYP) aged 18 - 30 to look at their approach to challenges and manage them in new ways. You would report to the Operations Manager and sit within an employability team delivering a targeted employability contract to NEET CEYP across the Liverpool City Regions. The contract you will be working is funded by Barclays.
The role is outreach based (Liverpool, Knowsley and surrounding towns in the City regions) and you will be a Career Mentor working within local communities to support NEET CEYP to progress into sustainable employment or education and training as well as deliver sessions and guidance about life skills including the use of the Barclays LifeSkills online content.
We seek a diverse workforce and therefore are open to a range of backgrounds and experience however seek an individual who is proactive, organised and resilient to deal with the varying demands of the role.
Job Description
Main Duties:
To deliver a range of supportive interventions to help Care experienced young people (CEYP) 18 – 30 years achieve sustainable employment.
To effectively engage participants and attach them to existing and new employability programmes/interventions.
To deliver high quality end to end Information, Advice and Guidance to participants on our employability programmes.
To induct, assess and `on-board’ participants.
To promote and develop the mind-set, emotional intelligence qualities, self-confidence and esteem so that the participants succeed in the world of work.
To complete goal focused action plans/ILRs for all referred participants and provide support and motivation for clients to implement their action plans.
To `coach’ the participants on a one to one and group basis based on the Catch22 Employability Methodology.
To prepare CVs, cover letter and job/apprenticeship application forms with participants.
To introduce participants to a `strengths based’ recruitment approach to succeeding in job interviews.
To undertake job search with the participants using relevant web-based software and packages.
To short list, pre-select and match/submit participants to vacancies/work experience opportunities.
To prepare job packs on specific vacancies/work experience opportunities for participants.
To arrange interviews for participants where appropriate.
To prepare participants to a high standard for interview with employers.
To ensure participants access additional training provided by Catch22 Employability, its partners and other providers.
To successfully place participants from a range of target groups into career focused employment or education opportunities.
To engage and maintain regular contact with participants at agreed intervals to ensure they sustain their job or apprenticeship/training.
To deliver high quality In Work Support which effectively sustains participants for a minimum of six months.
To ensure participants demonstrate and sustain progression into apprenticeships and employment or education.
To effectively establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders including Local Authority PA's, Referral Partners and interested parties.
To get feedback and act on regular feedback from participants and employers.
To use the relevant case management and performance management system used by Catch22 Employability including any ICT packages.
To support the delivery of any Catch22 Employability/partner Events, Job Fairs, Workshops and Seminars that get learners ready for the world of work.
To take responsibility for delivering Catch22 Employability operational targets.
To ensure case management/performance management systems are used effectively in accordance with the requirements of the delivery contracts.
To ensure that timely input and communication of key documents and information is delivered.
To ensure contractual compliance is maintained to the highest standard at all times.
To ensure Catch 22 compliance is maintained to the highest standard at all times.
Seek to improve his/her own performance, contribution, knowledge, skills and participate in training and developmental activities as required.
Ensure the implementation of Catch22’s Diversity & Equality policy statement.
Comply with Safeguarding/Prevent, Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Ensure the implementation of Catch22’s policies and procedures.
Carry out other such other relevant duties, as required.
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Qualifications
ESSENTIAL
- Five GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C or above
- Relevant professional qualification
DESIRABLE
- Experience of delivering services in the Employability sector
- IAG Level 3
- Member of the IEP
- ERS Level 3 Certificate or Diploma
- Coaching qualification
Additional Information
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Hours of work: Full time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Flexibility: Hybrid working model: 3 days working in the community (Liverpool City Region), 2 days flexible working between home and office (office address: 17, Mann Island, Liverpool)
*Some evening and weekend working may occasionally be required.
*This role requires a full driving licence, and access to a car.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, rising to 33 days with service
- Pension scheme with matching contributions of up to 4%
- Discounted shopping opportunities
- Supportive team and a vibrant office setting in the City Centre
See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.
Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.
At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.
Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.
