WE ARE HIRING A NEW EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANT

As part of our Employment Team, you’ll be engaging with young people and organisations around Greater Manchester to support participants on to our variety of creative programmes and workshops. Our ideal candidate will have experience working with young people in an outreach or community environment, with a commitment to the work of Reform Radio. However, we are open to considering applications from people with a range of relevant experiences.

We’re committed to supporting young people from underrepresented and underserved groups within the creative industries, and therefore encourage applications from individuals from these groups. 

If you’d like to chat about this opportunity, please contact Lewys, Head of Programmes, on lewys@reformradio.co.uk or on 0161 806 0879. The job description and person spec are also available as an audio file, and we’re happy to accept applications in written format, audio or video.

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

The role of the Employment Assistant will be to;

• Support participants engaged with Reform Radio, through key activities which include: action planning; IAG/coaching; barrier removal; referring and signposting to support & training organisations; transition and exit support for each participant on their caseload. 
• Support participants towards education, training and employment that’s right for them. 
• Support participants in signposting them towards mental health and wellbeing support, boosting their confidence, resilience and motivation.
• Provide support to all participants on a one-to-one basis and in group settings dependent on the needs identified by the diagnostic assessment. 
• Support CV writing, cover letters and job applications to a high-quality standard  
• Coach and prepare participants for job interviews and assessments 
• Use digital systems to complete, maintain and review participants’ Action Plans, record all activity and  share information appropriately.
• Deliver services across Greater Manchester to meet  the needs of the Young Person.
• Ensure that the Health and Safety needs of individuals and groups are appropriately met.
• To complete all necessary paperwork, and follow all systems relating to the Employment Assistant role on time and to a high standard. 
• To follow all safeguarding procedures. 
• To attend all training as requested by Reform Radio. 
• To correctly log, systemise and organise support given to Young People
• To comply with our policies. 
• To be flexible to working evening and weekends.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential skills, knowledge and qualities required:

• Excellent email and telecommunication skills
• Assertive communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Experience of work within community settings 
• Experience of working with young people
• Confidence in public speaking
• Experience of supporting young people in a pastoral or careers setting
• Experience of mentoring
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and legislation
• A good knowledge of Greater Manchester’s support organisations, employers and opportunity providers
• Good use of any of the following Excel, Google Drive or CRM systems (or other data management systems)

Desirable skills, knowledge and qualities required:

• Experience working towards monthly individual and team targets and goals
• High level of attention to detail
• Full UK Drivers License

JOB DETAILS:

Hours: 30hrs/week – This role is generally Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, but some weekend and evening work is required. 

Salary: £11.00 per hour 

Annual Leave: 21 days + your birthday 

Pension: Nest Pension scheme 

Location: This role is mainly office based, with some place based work and some flexibility to work from home when required.

Office Address: Bonded Warehouse, Byrom St, Manchester.

WE’RE ASKING APPLICANTS TO SEND:

• A CV (max 2 pages)

AND EITHER:

• a cover letter (max 2 pages)
• Or a video/audio file (max 2 minutes/200 words per question) telling us about:
  • Why you want the role
  • What skills and experience do you think you  will bring to this role
  • Why you think you’re a good fit for this role
  • One person who you’ve made an impact on in your career so far

Please send your application to lewys@reformradio.co.uk before 9AM on Monday 9th January.

If you have any other access needs/requirements or if you are facing barriers in applying that we can help remove then please get in touch.