Engagement & Employability Assistant in Faversham

Overview

CXK is looking for an Engagement & Employability Assistant to support our programmes across Kent and Medway. As an Engagement & Employability Assistant, you\\\’ll use your creativity and mentoring skills to aid tailored support to individuals in various community settings, preparing them for the workforce or further education. Whether through one-on-one sessions or group activities, you\\\’ll foster personal, social, and employability skills, helping to equip beneficiaries with the tools they need to move into education, training, an apprenticeship, or sustained employment.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of engaging unaccredited/accredited training sessions and workshops, incorporating both face-to-face and online formats to suit diverse learning styles.
• Employ a person-centred approach, adapting strategies to suit individual or group dynamics.
• Deliver personalised mentoring, advice, and guidance to unemployed young people and adults, nurturing their growth and employability.
• Identify the additional support needs of young people and adults and work with appropriate providers to ensure this is available to them.
• Support work placements and other community opportunities and be confident working in detached and outreach settings.
• Advocate for young people and adults, working to support them and their families to address barriers to progression with sensitivity and confidentiality.
• Be a great team player with the ability to adapt and be flexible to changing work environments.
• Hold a full UK drivers\\\’ licence and, when needed, use of own vehicle to travel across Kent and Medway and support delivery across the county.
• Be fully committed to taking on all necessary training for the role.

Core Competencies / Qualifications

• An understanding of the factors that affect young people and adults\\\’ lives, and how to help them to overcome barriers.
• Experience in carrying out administrative duties and meeting deadlines.
• Some knowledge of local agencies and organisations that could support CXK services.
• Experience of Microsoft products and ability to use them effectively, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria)