Liverpool Youth Trailblazer Programme Coordinator
Contract
* Contract type: Full time - fixed term
* Department: Employability
* Service type: Liverpool Youth Trailblazer service
Our Employability division is expanding due to the procurement of a new contract, and we therefore look to welcome a Liverpool Youth Trailblazer Programme Coordinator to our experienced team.
Responsibilities
* You will coordinate a programme which has been developed to support NEET young people access meaningful employment and overcome barriers to work
* You will provide tailored one-to-one mentoring and practical employability support to a caseload of young people, from the point of sign-up right through to providing in work support
* You will manage relationships with stakeholders including funders, partners and other organisations delivering youth trailblazer, ensuring comprehensive programme co-ordination
* You will connect participants with local employers for exclusive job opportunities and work experience
* You will work to empower young people to build sustainable careers and thrive in the local job market
What does good look like for this role?
* Developing strong relationships with referral partners, training providers, employers and NEET young people aged 18 - 21
* Strong interpersonal skills; approachable, adaptable and supportive to the range of stakeholders involved in this programme
* Ability to build strong rapport and positively guide young people to look at their approach to challenges and managing them in a new way
* Young people have a positive experience and achieve their goals
* Coaching and delivering services within the Employability sector
* Supporting young people facing barriers to employment, including care experienced young people
* Delivering employability support, coaching or mentoring, including job search, interview preparation and in work support
* Experience working in partnership with a range of stakeholders, including commissioners and trailblazer partners
Skills & Abilities
* Understanding of person-centred, strengths-based approaches to employability support
* Ability to engage, motivate and build positive relationships with young people
* Strong communication and coaching skills, working one-to-one and in groups
Desirable Qualifications
Qualification in IAG (L3), ERS (L3), Coaching, IEP Membership or a relevant professional qualification
Employment details
Basis: Full Time, fixed term until March 31/03/2026
Flexibility: Outreach and office based work across Liverpool City Region with some opportunities for remote working
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
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
Please note, we will conduct an online search as part of our due diligence checks for successful candidate(s). This will involve a search of all publicly available information online and in social media.
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