Criminal Justice BME Employability Worker
Barca
What will the role look like?
This is a new Barca Leeds role in partnership with the West Yorkshire Probation Service, supporting unemployed adults from ethnic minority backgrounds in probation in Leeds.
The role focuses on building trusting relationships and engaging individuals into support, helping them identify barriers that have prevented entry into work. The worker will assist people in exploring pathways toward training, employment, or education, delivering support one-to-one in community settings across Leeds.
An excellent level of cultural awareness is required to work effectively across diverse communities, adapting to their different needs.
What we are looking for?
We seek someone capable of managing a caseload of up to 20 people, providing light-touch support to those exiting the programme, with a focus on employment and training outcomes.
The applicant should have experience supporting clients with work coaching, job searching, CV writing, and interview skills.
Building positive relationships with people is a key skill for this role.
To download the full job description and person specification, click here. If you require this document in an alternative format, please email recruitment@barca-leeds.org
A copy of our competency framework can be found here.
If you experience issues with our application process or need assistance with accessibility requirements, please email recruitment@barca-leeds.org
Barca-Leeds is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check at a level appropriate to the role before appointment. A criminal conviction does not necessarily exclude candidates. Additionally, the successful candidate will undergo HMPPS Level 1 vetting (estimated time: 5 weeks).
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) generated answers is discouraged. AI may impair the depth and understanding required to demonstrate experience and knowledge in our shortlisting process. Barca-Leeds relies on human evaluators for shortlisting.
Please note that although we are a registered sponsor organization, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
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