Key Worker

Location: Cornwall (office space available Truro and Plymouth)

Full Time (part time will be considered)

Salary: £28,967 (part time posts will be paid pro rata)

Fixed term to 31st March 2025 (we are however seeking continuation funding)

This post is part funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Would you like to join a team that is passionate about helping people to realise their ambitions and achieve their goals?

At CSW we value our team and encourage them to develop their skills and enjoy work knowing that they are making a real and positive contribution to society.

We offer a great package that includes:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 3 additional company 'thanks holidays’ (normally around Christmas time)
• Birthday leave
• Healthcare scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• 1 paid charity/volunteering day

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, flexible and passionate Key Worker to join our team to support the company in delivering an exciting new project.

The project aims to support and engage unemployed or economically inactive NEET or At Risk of NEET young people aged 16-18 years who would benefit from additional support to enable them to move towards education, employment or training. The project provides unique, flexible one-to-one support that is built around the individual.

You will have:

• the ability to motivate and engage young people
• experience of supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes and make personal progress
• the ability to work independently
• experience of working in a fast paced and demanding environment
• the ability to work well within a larger staff team to achieve the best results for young people
• experience of working in partnership with other agencies
• experience of making decisions under pressure
• effective ICT and record keeping skills

It is therefore essential you have experience working in this type of role. It is also desirable that you have a Level 4 Diploma in Careers Information and Advice or equivalent. Due to the rural nature of the area covered by the project it is also essential that you have a driving licence and access to a car.

Closing date: 5pm Tuesday 16th July 2024

Interview date: w/c 22nd July 2024