Learning and Skills Development Coordinator
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HR & Learning Officer, Homeless Oxfordshire | MA International Law and International Relations, University of Bristol
We are looking for an Learning and Skills Development Coordinator!
The Learning and Skills Development Co-Ordinator will lead on developing a program of training, learning, volunteering and work experience for the residents of Homeless Oxfordshire that increase self esteem, engagement and motivation. You will work collaboratively and creatively across the organisation, as well as with partners, stake-holders, and the wider community. Improving community relations and help us secure support from local training providers and employers where resident participation in the wider community will help break down stigmas surrounding homelessness and addiction.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
* Devise and deliver a structured programme of training and education (both formal and informal)to improve our residents' skills and confidence which prepares them for the next stage of their lives.
* As part of the LEAP team work closely with the Activities Co-Ordinator to deliver a comprehensive programme of engagement, developing skills to move away from homelessness.
* Work with partners and residents to design training that is tailored to the needs of our residents.
* Develop and maintain external relationships with local training providers, organisations and employers to find various opportunities and maintain those relationships.
* Support on design of the peer mentoring training and traineeship programmes.
* Identify and support volunteering opportunities.
* Take a strengths-based approach to facilitate teams and residents identifying their talents, skills and build their self-esteem.
* Complywith Homeless Oxfordshire’s policies and procedures
* Contribute to a positive working environment in which equality and diversity are valued and staff are enabled to do their best.
* Contribute to the work of the broader team.
About LEAP
LEAP is built on the foundation of strong, supportive relationships that empower residents to move towards stable, independent living. Through one-to-one key worker support, trauma-informed care, and community engagement, residents rebuild trust, form friendships, and gain confidence. Activities like gardening, arts and crafts, and creative writing foster connection and personal growth, while group involvement helps residents feel part of a wider community. LEAP also supports residents to take steps into peer mentoring, volunteering, and training, helping them build positive networks beyond their immediate circle and develop the skills and confidence to thrive independently.
At LEAP, community involvement is at the heart of their work. Empowering residents through co-production is a key organisational goal. LEAP offer a range of inclusive engagement methods—from informal gatherings like group breakfasts and creative activities, to structured sessions such as support needs mapping and Residents’ Forums. These forums provide regular opportunities for feedback and co-design, with input reaching senior management and trustees. They are enhancing resident engagement by developing a mutual support network for staff with lived experience of homelessness and/or addiction. This group will shape services and policies, and guide resident outreach. LEAP also collaborates with local partners like RAW, a social enterprise offering training and employment to those with lived experience, and strengthens ties with adult education providers such as Abingdon and Witney College. We also create pathways to volunteer with cultural institutions like the University of Oxford Museums.
LEAP empowers people with lived experience of homelessness and/or addiction, helping them build the confidence and skills needed to move towards independent living and employment. Over three years, the project aims to support 750 individuals. Through a wide range of engaging and meaningful activities, residents will experience positive outcomes such as increased confidence, self-esteem, and a sense of inclusion. They will build supportive networks, learn key life skills and access training, volunteering, and employment opportunities. Many will gain qualifications and secure long-term accommodation. The project strengthens peer support and enables residents to shape services through formalised Residents’ Forums, ensuring their voices influence senior decision-making. For Homeless Oxfordshire, LEAP enhances our capacity to deliver peer-led support, builds staff knowledge, and informs service improvement. Wider community benefits include reduced stigma around homelessness, stronger partnerships with employers and organisations, and improved understanding of the issues faced by our residents—ultimately contributing to a more inclusive and compassionate society.
What's Next?
If this sounds like you, check out our website for a full job description at Join our team at Homeless Oxfordshire and please send your CV to recruitment@homelessoxfordshire.uk. For more information or if you would like to discuss your queries, you can also reach out to Toby Blake, Head of Housing and Support, on 07710 336523. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if suitable candidates are found.
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