At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire young people, delivering personal development and employability topics.
- Company: Nottingham College, dedicated to helping individuals reach their potential.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension scheme, and discounts across the UK.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace prioritising wellbeing and professional development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while shaping your own career.
- Qualifications: Organised, self-starter with excellent communication and pastoral support skills.
The predicted salary is between 29390 - 33602 £ per year.
Your future is here. A place to inspire. Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.
Who we need
We are pleased to be recruiting for a full time Youth Guarantee Team Lead - we are looking for someone who is passionate, motivated and is not afraid to use their own initiative to drive this role. Key duties and responsibilities include:
- To deliver personal development, enrichment, and employability-based topics to groups of young people aged sixteen to twenty-one for 12 weeks at a time.
- To support their progression into the workplace, education, and other opportunities.
- To work with Designated Safeguarding Officers and First Response Officers at the College to support in identifying and dealing with safeguarding and Prevent concerns and referrals and liaising internally and externally to provide the necessary support to students and staff.
- Support in driving improved standards in behaviour by accurately capturing and sharing information regarding students and intervening to improve standards in behaviour where required.
- Provide effective pastoral support, working with students, parents/carers and tutors to identify issues and implement plans to support students.
- Promote the programme to young people aged sixteen to twenty-one who are not in full-time education, employment or training in order to recruit for each programme.
Who we're looking for
You will be organised, a self-starter and ready for a challenge in this role. You will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, applying professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with confidential information. You will be able to work closely with learners, deliver, and design the Youth Guarantee programme to make sure that it is inclusive and promotes a positive learning environment for all.
For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Kyle.Hutchinson@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk. Interviews are planned for week commencing 10th August.
Why Join us
- Competitive salary – £29,390 to £33,602 FTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time posts)
- 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App.
- Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme.
- Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme.
A place to belong
At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood. We’re proud to be recognised as a CarerConfident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected. Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported. Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college. Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.
Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.
Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
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