Are you passionate about providing young people with meaningful interventions who are at risk or involved in gangs/serious youth violence?
We are seeking applications for Achievement Coaches to support the continued expansion of our Youth Programme. You will deliver bespoke services to increase the confidence, skills, well-being and prospects of young people across the capital.
With a relevant background, qualification or experience in gang prevention you will drive innovative and high quality provision by coaching young people in order to inspire them, increase their resilience and raise their academic attainment.
The role will involve providing specific support to young people (15-16 year olds) who are involved in gang activity or are vulnerable to becoming involved in gangs and youth violence, enabling them to make the transition from a place where they have been excluded from school to sustained education, employment and training (EET) outcomes.
You will have the ability to form close and effective relationships with young people from a wide range of backgrounds, provide support and guidance and deliver motivational personal development sessions.
The post holders will be working within a Pupil Referral Unit and within the community.
Key requirements: Please contact us if you have:
- Have experience delivering impactful and engaging interventions to young people
- Have a strong commitment to supporting vulnerable young people, with understanding of applying equality and diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion to support the young person’s journey throughout the programme
- Experience of holding a caseload of service users
- Knowledge of the exclusion process and experience of working with young people at risk of exclusions, as well as their families
About Us
Groundwork London works with communities across the capital to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration in London for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working.
We are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no one is held back by their background or circumstances.
Please send your application form and recruitment monitoring form quoting reference 931/PAC to londonjobs@groundwork.org.uk
For further information and to discuss the role please contact Shabaz Ferozdin at shabaz.ferozdin@groundwork.org.uk
Closing date for applications: 12 January 2022
Potential Interview date: 27 January 2022
Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
