Supported by the European Social Fund Programme 2014-2020

Job Role

Routes to Ambition is an exciting new programme which we are part of and that will ensure young people in Coventry get the best start in life through high quality support into job opportunities. You will deliver a first class service by working with a wide range of partners. You will harness enthusiasm, skills and experience to support young people who are disengaged, or at risk of disengagement, into jobs.

We are looking to appoint a person who will demonstrate that they can work with young people who face real difficulties and disadvantage in life. You will know how to build their confidence so that they can achieve and know how to challenge them when they need to raise their game.

You will engage, motivate and support each person. You will act as a central point of contact and as a critical friend as the Young People proceeds through the Routes to Ambition model of Engagement, Transformation and Sustained Participation.

Your work will be target driven and you will need to demonstrate you can achieve outcomes that can get young people into sustained jobs.

Please be aware the behaviour competency questions in the application form will be the core of your application assessment, please answer with as much information as possible.

Routes to Ambition is supported by the European Social Fund Programme 2014-2020

About us

The Work Related Learning Service is based within the Local Authority and consists of a small team of staff who work on behalf of schools to manage alternative provision off site for 13-19 year-old learners, particularly those who are most at risk of becoming disengaged from learning and of becoming NEET.  This provision compliments and extends learning provision in schools. Our aim is to significantly impact upon participation, levels of progress, achievement and promote the social inclusion of all 13-19 year olds.

 ‘Coventry is a diverse city and this been recognised with the recent award of the title of UK City of Culture for 2021. In order to shape and deliver our services in an effective way, we want to ensure that we have employees from a range of different backgrounds, identities and different experiences so that we are able to meet the needs of the communities that we serve.’

Working Hours:  37.0 Hours per Week

This post is a fixed term contract until 31 August 2019

Interview Date:  20/12/2018

Benefits

In return, we can offer you an excellent pension scheme, 'MyCar' scheme, flexible working, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at a number of city centre restaurants, shops and other establishments.

Coventry City Council is committed to delivering the best possible services and improving the quality of life for Coventry people. In order to do this effectively we aim to have a workforce that represents the diverse communities we serve, embracing and utilising the broad range of skills, experiences and perspectives this brings.

We are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for all. This includes making adjustments or changes for people who have a disability or long-term health condition.

Key Requirements

This Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is covered by the Code of Practice on the English language fluency for public sector workers.

Please note we will communicate any interview arrangements with you via email, so please check your email and WMJobs account on a regular basis after submitting your application.

This vacancy and advert will be closed as soon as sufficient applications are received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible.

When recruiting, we review candidates against our Behaviour Framework . To find out more information about the Behaviour Framework please click here.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Need help with your application?

If you would like support in completing your application, then help is available at the Job Shop. 

Coventry City Council’s Job Shop is a free service for all Coventry residents. Come in and see one of our dedicated advisers and receive 1 to 1 support.

We are open Monday-Friday 9.15-4.30pm (Thursday 10.30)

Address: 1 Bull Yard, Coventry, CV1 1LH

Phone: 024 7678 5740

Email: jobshop@coventry.gov.uk  

Website: http://www.coventry.gov.uk/jobshop