Education Training & Employment Worker

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. 

Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. 

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Inspire Lancashire Education, Training & Employment (ETE) team as an Employment & Training Co-ordinator. This role supports individuals engaged with the service to access education, training and employment opportunities. The post-holder will provide information, advice and guidance, deliver training and group sessions and manage a caseload of participants. Working closely with individuals as part of their wider treatment and recovery plans, the role aims to help people gain qualifications, progress into volunteering or employment, and build confidence, motivation and personal development.

Where: Chorley, Lancashire 

Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week across

Full Time Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 per annum, pro rata for part time*

*Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

The successful applicant will have:

• Experience of working in Education or Training, Employment Placement or Welfare to Work
• Information, Advice and Guidance Qualification or a willingness to work towards
• Up to date knowledge of the benefit system
• Good IT skills, able to create and maintain accurate records and high-quality written reports
• An awareness of the barriers faced by people with complex needs when trying to access Education, Training and Employment opportunities
• A flair for developing productive relationships with a variety of internal colleague’s and stakeholders

What we will give to you: 

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.

• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
• Contributory pension scheme 
• Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A friendly and supportive team 
• Training, career development & progression opportunities 
• Refer a Friend Scheme

Please read attached job description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities and person specifications and clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria in your supporting statement.

If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you.

Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.