Location:

Merseyside, Bristol and the South West

Title:

Executive Career Coaches

Salary:

Negotiable

Contract:

Self employed

Description:

Maze8 career coaching provides job search support to newly unemployed professionals and executives on behalf of the DWP and as successfully assisted over 8,000 individuals with their job search/career transition. We are now seeking to appoint an experienced self employed Career Coaches to develop our presence in the South West particularly Bristol and the whole of the Merseyside area.

The service is delivered virtually, face-to-face and through innovative workshops. Working closely with JCP Advisers you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end process including:

• Delivering presentations to JCP and attending meetings with key senior managers to promote the services
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with JCP advisers to increase referrals and provide feedback on their clients progression
• Providing creative solutions to the job search process by using coaching tools
• Delivering bespoke programmes and maintaining client relationships
• Completing action plans and records to ensure contract compliance

Location:

South London

Title:

Youth Participation Worker

Salary:

£17.00 - £19.50 per hour

Contract:

Temporary until March 2011

Description:

Our client a forward thinking London Authority who delivers the Integrated Youth Services (IYS) to young people living within the South London Region is seeking to appoint an experienced Youth Participation Worker to develop the involvement of children and young people across its services both at an operational and strategic level.
You will be responsible for co-ordinating delivery of our clients Children and Young People’s Participation Strategy, the implementation of their Participation Action Plan and taking a lead role in their Participation Strategy Group, reporting on progress towards meeting the objectives of the Participation Strategy.
A strong influencer & motivator you will support staff within the Local Authority and CAMHS to embed participation within their services in line with Hear By Right principles. This may include training, presentations, running workshops and helping colleagues plan, monitor and evaluate their practice. You will assist workers across IYSS to incorporate youth involvement and participation as part of their ongoing work programme and help to co-ordinate and support existing user groups and forums within Youth Clubs, the Youth Offending Team and Youth Support Teams.
You will work in partnership with other organisations including Health, the Police and Voluntary Sector to ensure a coherent and co-ordinated approach to children and young people’s participation across the borough; as part of this, you will work with colleagues to maintain an effective multi-agency Participation Practitioners Group.
You will also play a key part in developing the Youth Opportunity Fund Young People’s Panel so that young people across the borough have a say in how mainstream and any grant funding is used for activities and programmes within IYSS, and you will take an active part in Identifying external funding opportunities, helping to prepare bids or proposals in order to develop programmes and projects that develop the youth participation agenda.
As a qualified Youth Worker you will have substantial experience working with a range of young people in informal settings, employing a range of youth work methods, including group work and developing good relationships to support their personal development and achievement. You will also have experience of influencing partners at a strategic and operational level, significant experience of planning and co-ordinating activities and projects, and a deep understanding of key policy documents relating to participation including Every Child Matters, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Hear By Right.

This is a temporary full time position to start as soon as possible initially until the end of March 2011. An up to enhanced CRB dated within the last 12 months is required.
To apply please send your CV to beverley@maze8.co.uk

Location:

North Hertfordshire

Title:

Nextstep Adviser

Salary:

£15.00 - £17.90 per hour

Contract:

Temporary

Description:

Our Client is seeking a part time Nextstep Adviser to provide advice and information to adults who are unemployed to assist them back into work and to individuals who are in employment to support their career progression needs.
To be considered for this role you must have:-
•A relevant careers advice qualification at NVQ level 3 or above
•Experience of providing IAG services to adults and a detailed knowledge of the educational, training and support provisions available for this client group.
•An understanding of the new Advanced Adult Careers Service, its ethos and practises & of the local job markets within Greater London
•Experience of delivering group work activities, particularly job search, CV & Interview workshops.
•Good communication and interpersonal skills with confidence and ability to negotiate motivate and influence others.

Our clients is looking for someone 20 hours who is willing to work 1 late evening and possibly 1 Saturday per month. An enhanced CRB dated within the last 12 months is required

Please email your CV to recruit@maze8.co.uk

Location:

West London

Title:

Community Personal Adviser

Salary:

£23000 - £28000pa depending on experience

Contract:

Fixed term to March 2011

Description:

Our Client who provides Connexions Services to young people living in the Greater London area is seeking to recruit to a Community Personal Adviser. We are therefore seeking a qualified, enthusiastic, flexible and confident individual to undertake this role.
As a Personal Adviser you will deliver a universal service to young people aged 16 – 19 years old. Working with a caseload of young people who have left school and are not in education, employment or training (NEET) you will provide initial assessment of need to ensure that a holistic package of support is put in place to meet their needs.
You will:-

• Assess young people’s needs and develop clear action plans and refer to specialist and/or statutory agencies where appropriate.
• Engage effectively with young people on your caseload (on an individual or group basis as appropriate) to identify their needs and address their barriers to learning and work.
• Interview young people who attend the Connexions Centre as part of the drop in service• Review progress against objectives with young person at regular intervals as appropriate to their needs.
• Provide careers advice & information on employment, education and training opportunities and empower and support young people to make effective transitions into positive outcomes.

Location:

South London

Title:

Senior Youth Worker

Salary:

£15.00 - £17.00per hour

Contract:

Temporary

Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced and qualified senior Youth Worker to oversee the youth provision within a designated locality. You will lead on the delivery of their summer activities programme, co-ordinate and supervise youth workers and voluntary staff, and manage their local youth club provision, which is predominately attended by young people from the Islamic faith.

As a qualified youth worker with at least 2 years experience working with young people from the Islamic faith you will have a deep understanding of their beliefs. You must also have experience of managing and supervising staff and a good understanding of health & safety and risk assessment processes.
This is a full time position to start ASAP covering for staff absence. The length of contract is therefore on a month to month basis. An upto date enhanced CRB dated with the last 12 months is essential.
To apply please email your CV to susan@maze8.co.uk

Location:

Greater London

Title:

Student Welfare Adviser

Salary:

£13.00 - £16.00 per hour

Contract:

Full time temporary

Description:

Our client is seeking a Student Welfare Adviser to provide information, advice, advocacy and practical support to students.
You will:-
„« Provide specialist advice and guidance to students on a range of issues such as finance, housing, welfare benefits, fees status and immigration.
„« Maintain strong links with external agencies and specialist organisations and refer students when appropriate.
„« Assist students to apply for financial help from a range of sources including Adult Learners Grant, Learner Support Funds, charitable funding and welfare benefits.
„« Work with tutors and teaching staff in developing and delivering the tutorial curriculum and improving retention, by working with staff teams and contributing to staff development programmes.
To be considered for this role you must have:-
„« A qualification in higher education at degree or HND level or a recognised qualification teaching, social work or youth work, and a qualification or specific training in advice work
„« Experience of working with asylum seekers and refugees in a support role would be desirable.
„« Knowledge of fees status and student finance (in both Further and Higher Education) and welfare benefits.
This a temporary full time position to start ASAP until the end of October in the first instance. An up to date enhanced CRB dated within the last 6 months is required.
Email your CV to beverley@maze8.co.uk

Location:

West London

Title:

F.E Careers Adviser

Salary:

£14.00 - £17.00 per hour

Contract:

Temporary

Description:

Our Client, a Further Education College based in West London is seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced Careers Adviser to work term time only.

You will offer a full careers advice service to full-time, part-time and prospective students including delivering one-to-one careers guidance interviews, tutorials, and working as part of the duty team you will see students on a drop-in basis. You will assist in planning careers fairs and H.E & employer event. As a large proportion of student’s progress onto H.E. you must have experience of supporting students to apply for courses including assisting them to write personal statements. Knowledge of the UCAS process is essential

As an integral member of the Careers team you will be required to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the college in order to understand and respond to the college's various needs.

To succeed in this role you must hold a careers guidance qualification and have experience working within a similiar role. An enhanced CRB dated within the last 6 months is essential.
To apply please email your CV to recruit@maze8.co.uk

Location:

Greater London

Title:

Next Step Adviser

Salary:

£12.00 to £15.00 per hour

Contract:

various

Description:

Our Client a forward thinking provider of the new Advanced Adult Careers Service throughout Greater London is seeking to appoint a number of Careers Guidance Specialists to deliver services to adults.

These are great opportunities for Career Guidance Specialists to draw on their qualifications and experiences to provide impartial careers advice, information and guidance to individuals. You will develop collaborative relationships with relevant professionals to promote the Advanced Adult Careers Service to ensure that clients eligible for the service have access to it to meet their individual needs.

The role will require delivery across various JCP Offices and other community locations as required. You will also be required to maintain accurate and appropriate records to ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed to meet contractual quality standards & requirements. To be considered for this role you must have:-

• A relevant careers advice qualification at NVQ level 3 or above
• Experience of providing IAG services to adults and a detailed knowledge of the educational, training and support provisions available for this client group.
• An understanding of the new Advanced Adult Careers Service, its ethos and practises & of the local job markets within Greater London
• Experience of delivering group work activities, particularly job search, CV & Interview workshops.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with confidence and ability to negotiate motivate and influence others.
  Initially these will be full time interim contracts to start ASAP (part time maybe considered). To apply please email your CV to recruit@maze8.co.uk

Location:

Greater Manchester

Title:

Pastoral Support Worker & Learner Participation Officer.

Salary:

£12 to £14 per hour

Contract:

Temporary Contract

Description:

Our Client, a leading provider of Further Education within the Greater Manchester area is seeking to recruit a Pastoral Support Worker & Learner Participation Officer.

The overall aim of the role is to work with full time 16-18 students to provide enrichment and pastoral support to ensure their retention and achievement.

As a Learner Participation Officer you will ensure that student’s time at college is a fulfilling and broad learning experience by developing a range of cultural and social activities for them, and proactively encouraging learners to positively contribute and participate in the college community.

To succeed in this role you must have youth work experience ideally working with the16-19 age group and experience of organising successful activities and events for young people to participate in. A knowledge and understanding of the Learner Engagement Strategy and the Learner Voice is highly desirable.

As a Pastoral Support Worker you will work with full time 16-18 students to support their retention and achievement on course and provide for their pastoral development. You will manage a caseload of ‘at risk’ students and support them on issues such as attendance monitoring, time management or organisational skills, study skills, financial or welfare support. You will also offer information and advice to students on finance, health, housing etc and signpost students to specialist external agencies as appropriate.

To succeed in this role you will hold a guidance or mentoring qualification and have experience of providing advice and guidance in a similar setting. Specific knowledge and understanding of student finance and welfare issues is also essential.

For both of these roles an enhanced CRB dated within the last 6 months is required. These are both full time, term time only temporary positions to start mid August

Location:

London & Birmingham

Title:

Pastoral Tutor

Salary:

£16.00 - £19.00 per hour

Contract:

Part time temporary

Description:

Our Client, a National Training Organisation who provides a range of specialist creative programmes is seeking two interim Pastoral Tutors to offer support to students at their Centres in Birmingham and East London, initially for 1 day per week. Your main responsibilities will include:-

• Providing one to one support to students to assist them to overcome any issues that may prevent them from completing courses.
• Signposting and referring students to outside agencies to access specialist support services where necessary
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with external agencies who are able to offer professional support to students
• Providing a drop-in service for students
• Liaising with teaching staff regarding the needs of students
• Promoting the services to both students and teaching staff