National Project Facilitator

Overview

An exciting opportunity has become available to work within workforce development in the HR department. The position is for 2.0 FTE (37 hours) per week over a flexible work pattern with some evening and weekend requirements. We have two positions available.

You will be passionate about working with young people who have experienced care and be committed to supporting them to achieve positive outcomes.

In this role, you will provide both individual and group-based support to young people referred to the House Project, ensuring they have maximum ownership of their journey and are supported to achieve independence.

You will support young people to develop practical skills including:

• Managing a tenancy and maintaining a home
• Managing finances and budgeting
• Developing education, training and employment pathways
• Building confidence, resilience and independence

You will work in a relational, trauma-informed way, building positive relationships and enabling young people to actively participate in decision‑making within the project.

The role is varied and includes direct work with young people, facilitating group sessions, supporting meetings and contributing to planning processes. You will also work closely with partner agencies including housing, social care, health and education to ensure joined‑up support.

Flexibility is essential, including the ability to work evenings and weekends where required.

• Experience of working with young people who may have experienced trauma, adversity or challenging circumstances
• A strong understanding of the challenges facing care leavers and how to support them effectively
• The ability to build positive, trusting relationships and engage young people in meaningful participation
• Knowledge of safeguarding and the ability to assess and respond appropriately to risk
• An understanding of trauma‑informed approaches and child development (or willingness to develop this knowledge)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work collaboratively with a range of professionals and partner agencies
• A flexible approach to work and willingness to travel across the borough

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future – together.

Cheshire East Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults across the Borough. As such, any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings that are ‘not protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975 (as amended in 2013) relating to the non-disclosure of spent convictions do not apply to this job. You must therefore disclose whether you have any previous convictions where prompted to do so within the application process.

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Company:
Cheshire East Council

Salary: £28,598 – £31,022 per annum

Location:

Crewe, Cheshire

Sector:
Health and Social Care

Sector:
Health

Sector:
Social Care

Job Role:

Officer