Pathway Navigator

Coventry, West Midlands

The Organisation

Our client is a social enterprise with a clear vision - to empower refugees and migrants in the UK to lead self-sufficient and ambitious lives. They bring together a diverse team of strategists and researchers, driven by their own lived experiences, to provide tailored integration services. Their mission goes beyond individual support; they actively challenge and disrupt the systems that perpetuate inequalities in society.

They are now looking for a Pathway Navigator to join their team on a full-time basis for a one year fixed term contract.

The Benefits

- Salary of £25,749 per annum
- 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Pension
- Flexible working
- Employee Recognition Programme
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Social gatherings and staff retreats
- A fully stocked staffroom!

If you are a compassionate and motivated individual with experience in mentoring and offering guidance, this is your chance to join a purpose-driven organisation and support refugees and migrants to gain better career futures.

In this rewarding role, you'll be at the heart of empowering individuals to achieve their goals, making a tangible difference in their lives, breaking down barriers and opening up new opportunities for those who need it most.

So, if you're ready to take on an impactful role with plenty of opportunities to grow, our client wants to hear from you!

The Role

As a Pathway Navigator, you will mentor and offer career advice to the people that our client works with to enable them to secure jobs and training opportunities.

Providing one-to-one sessions and employability workshops, you will offer personalised mentoring sessions, offering tailored advice, encouragement and feedback to help individuals identify and build upon their strengths.

You will also support them in improving their English language skills by attending ESOL classes with them and providing further practice in real-world situations.

A key part of your role will also involve facilitating integration by guiding individuals to participate in community events and offering post-employment support for up to three months after they secure work.

Additionally, you will:

- Attend job fairs and events
- Complete enrolment sign-ups and handle administrative tasks

About You

To be considered as a Pathway Navigator, you will need:

- Experience offering mentoring, advice and guidance to service users
- Experience working with refugees, migrants and asylum seekers
- Knowledge of Information Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) guidelines and framework
- The ability to use CRM systems
- To be at least Level 2 qualified in English Language

Due to the nature of this post, an enhanced DBS check will be undertaken for successful
applicants, but only with their prior consent. Applicants need to have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

The closing date for this role is 11th October 2024.

Other organisations may call this role Employability Coach, Engagement and Employability Coach, Employability & Mentoring Coach, Employability Tutor, Employer Engagement Officer, or Employability Work Coach.

Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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