Kings Trust Development Worker

We are pleased to be recruiting for a Development Worker to join our growing Kings Trust team, part of the wider college Wellbeing team. We are looking for someone who is passionate, motivated and not afraid to use their own initiative to drive this role.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Assist with the team leader progressing a group of young people aged sixteen to twenty-five through the twelve-week Prince’s Trust programme so that they can achieve a qualification
• To work with Designated Safeguarding Officers and First Response Officers at the College to supporting in identifying and dealing with safeguarding and Prevent concerns and referrals and liaising internally and externally to provide the necessary support to students and staff
• Support in driving improved standards in behaviour by accurately capturing and sharing information with regard to students and intervene to improve standard in behaviour where required.
• Provide effective pastoral support, working with students, parents/carers and tutors to identify issues and implement plans to support students
• Promote the Team programme to young people aged sixteen to twenty-five who are not in full-time education, employment or training in order to recruit a maximum of fifteen learners onto each Team programme

What you’ll bring

You will be organised, a self-starter and ready for a challenge in this role. You will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, applying professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with confidential information. You will be able to work closely with learners, deliver, and design the Kings Trust programme to make sure that it is inclusive and promotes a positive learning environment for all.

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact laurajayne.twells@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk

Interviews are planned for: 10th February 2025

Why Join Us

• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to Local government pension scheme
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport and car benefit scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated CPD days and our request to invest programme

A place to belong

We are a carer confident employer - This is an external recognition of the support we offer to working carers in the college community.

We are also under the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme and are committed to tackling the stigma around menstrual health supporting those with the condition.

We are currently working towards achieving the Menopause Friendly accreditation for its support for colleagues affected by menopause and peri-menopause symptoms.

We have a team of accredited Mental Health First Aiders to support wellbeing of colleagues and continuously support more to attain their accreditation.

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

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