Engagement Coach

Who we are 

Leicestershire is made up of vibrant, ambitious and resilient communities. Leicester City in the Community support these groups, and the people within them, through exciting programmes with a passionate and dedicated team at its core. We aim to Engage, Inspire and Empower through Togetherness, Respect and Pride, changing lives and transforming communities. 

Following a period of growth, Leicester City in the Community has a fantastic opportunity for an Engagement Coach to join our dynamic team. 

About the role 

‘Looked After Children Inspire Programme’ is a targeted programme delivered in Secondary schools in and around Leicestershire. The Engagement Coach, will have a focus on supporting young people within the care system, working in close partnership with the Virtual School, to ensure LAC children have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Using a range of innovative interventions, Engagement Coaches work within schools to develop and increase confidence, motivation, aspirations and attendance.

Through 1:1 support and small group sessions, our coaches identify barriers to learning and create extra-curricular opportunities to re-engage young people with mainstream education. 

Part of the programme is delivered in conjunction with the Prince’s Trust Achieve clubs, which work with young people to achieve their potential and make positive decisions for their own futures. 

Who we’re looking for

If you are passionate about supporting young people to reach their potential, are creative in your approach and are an excellent communicator we want to hear from you. 

Skills required for success:

• Ability to empower young people to overcome potential barriers to education
• Experience of creating strong and appropriate relationships, with internal and external partners.
• Able to encourage, motivate and enthuse young people to participate, promoting positive attitudes towards education.
• Ability to work on own initiative, providing alternative learning opportunities for young people.

Essential requirements:

• Experience of working with looked after children
• Experience working within an educational setting
• Must satisfy relevant pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS check
• Ability to travel regularly across multiple sites

Contract Type – 12 month fixed term contract
Hours Per Week – 37.5, You may be required to work outside of normal office hours, at evenings and weekends.

Leicester City in the Community is an equal opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Leicester City in the Community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.

A shortlist of suitable applicants will be compiled shortly after the closing date and successful candidates will be contacted about the interview process. 

If you feel you have the qualities and experience we are looking for please apply by sending and an application form, along with a covering letter, by email to recruitment@lcfc.co.uk

View the full job description here.

Closing Date – 18 November 2019