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WorkingRite seeks to stop the cycle of deprivation and poverty that occur in so many communities across Scotland. We do this through our award-winning, youth employability programme, which sees practical work skills coupled with personal development, strengthened through a mentored work placement with a small, local business of the young person’s choice. Our flexible, person-centred programmes of training, support and work placements put the young people at the heart of their future, helping those 15 – 24 years old who are furthest from the job market, to gain confidence, real skills and a foothold on the employability ladder. We have been operating as a charity since 2011 and in that time have supported over 3,500 young people into a positive destination. We currently operate programmes in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Argyll & Bute, Aberdeen and East Ayrshire.
All this means it is a very exciting time to be joining WorkingRite.
Rite to Work Employability Assistant (Aberdeen)
c (£22,000 pro rata 21 hours per week, term time only)
This exciting role will support young people from different secondary schools across Aberdeen to prepare for employment when they leave school. By delivering WorkingRite’s in-school model, Rite to Work, this post will work will support the delivery of small groups of young people in their last year at school to gain the confidence and skills they need to progress into jobs, apprenticeships or further vocational learning – or gain further support with WorkingRite’s post-16 work experience programme in local businesses. Working alongside WorkingRite Project Coordinators; this important post will enhance the experience of RTW participants.
We require a Rite to Work Employability Assistant who can:
• Support and progress participating young people
• Understand the challenges and barriers some participants may face
• Be comfortable in a group setting with RTW groups
• Engage and motivate young people in groups and 1:1
• Offer new and creative ideas
• Provide holistic and ongoing support to participants
• Work alongside the Project Coordinator in the delivery of the programme
You will be confident, have excellent communication skills with our young people, stakeholders and other partners and above all, you must be enthusiastic and want to support young people.
Applicants must be able to travel to schools within Aberdeen
To apply for this position please forward a CV and covering letter of no more than 500 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria of the post to recruit@workingrite.co.uk
Download RTW Employability Assistant (Aberdeen) Job Description
An equal opportunities survey will be sent to you on submission. We officer Flexible Working for all roles by default.
For an informal chat about this post contact Craig Montgomery, Rite to Work Operations Manager, on 07741904122.
Closing Date: 12.00 noon on Wednesday 4th September 2024
WorkingRite is an accredited Living Wage Employer.
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