‘Positive Prospects’ Project Worker

‘Positive Prospects’ Project Worker
£27,055 per annum, pro rata 
30 hours per week
Temporary to 30th June 2025
Two posts available, based at either Lancaster and Carnforth or Morecambe and Heysham

Lancaster and Morecambe College are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic youth worker to support vulnerable young people to make effective transitions into adulthood. This exciting new role, funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, will provide a range of interventions to young people (14-25) currently not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) empowering them to re-engage with learning and progress into meaningful employment.  

Essential qualifications include a Level 3 Youth Work or other relevant qualification, and GCSE English and Maths, Grade 4/C or above. Experience of working with young people in a relevant industry and/or education is essential to this role. 

 All posts are subject to a DBS Disclosure in line with our policy of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners.  Any specific Safeguarding duties applicable to this post are outlined in the job description.

Disclosure & Barring Service: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Certificate

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

Closing date: Thursday, 2nd May 2024

Job Purpose:  

• Identify and engage with young people not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET), supporting them to make effective transitions into adulthood
• Plan and deliver a range of targeted interventions to reengage young people with education, employment and training
• Support local schools to identify young people at risk of NEET (RONI) and develop effective interventions to re-engage them with education

Key Tasks / Responsibilities:

1. Identify and engage with NEET young people, building positive relationships and empowering them to overcome barriers to learning.

2. Develop strong links with local secondary schools, employers, community groups and agencies to understand the need and challenges in the district and to identify ways to effectively engage with vulnerable young people.  

3. Develop resources and deliver an innovative and targeted programme, to include a range of outreach activities and 1-1 interventions, to young people across Lancaster & Carnforth / Morecambe & Heysham, helping to remove barriers to learning, increase confidence and develop key employability skills.Work closely with partner schools to identify young people at risk of NEET (RONI), developing a range of interventions to support them to progress onto LMC’s Young Apprenticeship provision.

4. Work closely with partner schools to identify young people at risk of NEET (RONI), developing a range of interventions to support them to progress onto LMC’s Young Apprenticeship provision.

5. Work with the LMC Employer Engagement team and Youth Social Action Officer to identify volunteering and work experience opportunities, supporting economically inactive young people to gain key skills and transition into sustained employment.

6. Work collaboratively with LMC curriculum teams, developing pathways for young people to access a range of learning opportunities within the community or on LMC campus

7. Offer practical solutions to young people to transition from NEET to EET, supporting them from the first point of engagement through to application, interview and enrolment. 

8. Represent LMC at a range of multi-agency and community meetings across the district. 

9. Work collaboratively with the External Projects team to complete essential administrative tasks to support the efficient running of the projects; robust monitoring and evaluation to ensure impact is understood and insight captured. 

10. Other duties commensurate with the grade of post, including exam invigilation, as required.

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

Closing date: Wednesday, 8th May 2024

• Contribute to the quality improvement process;
• Work within health and safety guidelines and be aware of your responsibilities for health and safety;
• Adhere to College policies and procedures;
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of young persons and vulnerable adults;
• Value and promote equality, diversity and inclusion;
• Undertake professional development to ensure skills and qualifications are up to date;
• Participate in meetings and events as required, e.g. Team meetings, parents’ evenings, etc.
• Work co-operatively with colleagues and show commitment to the College and its mission.
• Adhere to the College Values: 
  Community – caring, collaborative and inclusive; 
  Opportunity – accessible, aspirational and transformative

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

Disclosure & Barring Service:  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Certificate

Experience 

Essential - Measured by application form and interview

• Experience of working with vulnerable young people in a support/mentoring role
• Experience of planning and delivering 1-1 and group interventions
• Accurate recording of information and production of reports
• Experience of working in partnership with a range of community and support agencies

Desirable - Measured by application form and interview

• Experience of mentoring 
• Experience of careers advice and guidance
• Planning and delivering events
• Knowledge of progression routes within post-16 education
• Knowledge of equality and diversity 
• Knowledge of local LMI 

Qualifications

Essential - Measured by application form

• Minimum Level 3 Youth Work or other relevant qualification
• GCSE Grade 4/C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2)* 

* You will be required to undertake a Literacy and/or Numeracy assessment at, or immediately after interview, if you do not have these qualifications or cannot provide the relevant certificates 

Desirable - Measured by application form

• Level 4 or 5 qualification in area of occupational competence
• L4 Information, Advice and Guidance

Skills / Abilities

Essential - Measured by application form and interview

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to give detailed information and advice in a clear, non-judgemental and impartial manner
• Ability to build rapport and work with a range of people at differing levels of ability

Desirable - Measured by application form and interview

• Knowledge of the changing 14-19 educational landscape and of local and national initiatives in Further Education

Personal

Essential - Measured by application form and interview

• Passionate about supporting young people, promoting values of justice, fairness and equality. 
• Enthusiasm for the role of Further Education in creating opportunity and raising aspiration 
• A reliable, professional and calm approach to work 
• Flexibility – evenings and occasional weekend work
• Good team player with ability to communicate and work effectively with internal and external colleagues at all levels
• Current Driving Licence

Desirable - Measured by application form and interview

• Driving licence and access to own vehicle

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

JOIN OUR TEAM

Lancaster & Morecambe College is a thriving FE College, rated GOOD by Ofsted and justifiably proud of its strong links with our local community. Located between Lancaster and Morecambe, and within commuting distance of Central Lancashire, Cumbria and North Yorkshire, our industry-standard facilities attract colleagues from across the North West.

We are excited to be working in partnership with the Eden Project & local partners to develop the Morecambe Bay Curriculum to meet future employment needs and to utilise our wonderful local landscape as a unique learning resource. 

LMC is a respectful, welcoming safe space to work, learn and thrive with high expectations for all. Valued as a significant local employer, we work hard to provide a supportive, productive and fulfilling working environment for our staff. We are always looking for talented and innovative people to join us.

Valued as a significant local employer, we work hard to provide a supportive, productive and fulfilling working environment for our staff. In addition to a friendly team culture and a range of excellent on-site facilities, we offer:

• Relevant staff training and development and good progression opportunities
• Defined Benefit Pension Schemes for all staff (Local Government and Teachers' Pensions Schemes)
• Generous leave entitlement
• A range of family-friendly and other supportive HR policies
• FREE College gym membership
• Dedicated Occupational Health
• On site The Salon, Restaurant and catering facilities
• FREE parking
• CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME
  A Government initiative that allows you to make huge tax and national insurance savings on the cost of a new bike and safety equipment, via a salary sacrifice scheme.

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form