Employment Facilitator
Quick answer
Action for Children is hiring a hybrid Employment Facilitator based in London paying up to £33,333 total annual compensation to support young people in navigating employment and educational pathways.
- Role
- Employment Facilitator
- Organization
- Action for Children
- Location
- London - Tower Hamlets, Newham, Barking, Dagenham, Lewisham and Lambeth
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- Up to £30,000.00 per annum plus £3,333.00 London Allowance
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
Action for Children is launching a new employability programme in London and is seeking an Employment Facilitator to support young people aged 15-25 from disadvantaged backgrounds. The role involves managing a caseload, delivering group workshops, and building relationships with corporate partners to help participants transition into education, training, and employment. The successful candidate will provide personalised 1:1 coaching and facilitate accredited training to help young people overcome barriers to success. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract requiring a passion for youth development and strong facilitation skills.
What you'll do
- Deliver engaging employability workshops for young people aged 16-18.
- Manage a caseload of participants using a key worker approach.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with corporate and educational partners.
- Track and monitor participant progress through detailed reporting.
- Coordinate programme delivery and represent the organization at employment forums.
What it takes
- Experience working with young people aged 15-25 facing barriers to employment.
- Proven experience in delivering group work or employability programmes.
- Strong understanding of youth development and progression pathways.
- Qualification in Youth Work, Careers Guidance, Social Care, or equivalent.
- Ability to engage and inspire young people from diverse backgrounds.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension with up to 7% matched employer contribution, life insurance, flexible family leave packages, and Blue Light Card discounts.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This role is hybrid and based across various London boroughs including Tower Hamlets, Newham, Barking, Dagenham, Lewisham, and Lambeth.
What is the compensation for this role?
The salary is up to £30,000.00 per annum plus a £3,333.00 London Allowance, depending on experience and qualifications.
What type of experience is required to apply?
Candidates should have experience working with young people aged 15-25, particularly those facing barriers to education, along with a qualification in Youth Work, Social Care, or Careers Guidance.
How do I apply for this job?
Interested applicants should contact Sarah Manderfield by email at [email protected] and quote reference 13161.
How to apply
Apply directly on Action for Children's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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