How Action for Children works
Action for Children does what's right, does what's needed and does what works for children in the UK and
Channel Islands. Every year, we change the lives of 301,000 children, young people and families.
The role
We provide a range of programmes, services and support structures enabling young people to progress positively into
activity that further enhances their learning and employment opportunities.
Our provision is person centred to reflect the different needs of young people. We provide services at all entry
points and stages of learning, ensuring the young people receive the most appropriate support, enabling them to
achieve and progress.
The focus of our delivery is targeted at young people 16-29 year olds who face barriers into employment. Many young
people who engage on our services identify as having ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and can be the hardest
to reach and engage. This reflects our organisational expertise as a leading children's charity, aiming to
address inequalities and improve the lives of Scotland's young people.
Our inclusive engagement approach promotes equality of opportunity and includes creative engagement methods to engage
with young people who do not access mainstream traditional services or provision.
We will offer work-relevant, support and learning based opportunities which reflect the aims of Developing the Young
Workforce: Scotland's Youth Employment Strategy, which promotes greater importance on vocational education
that prepares young people for the world of work.
The difference
You'll significantly improve young people's lives:
By supporting young people to develop the skills and confidence they need to gain employment
By delivering a variety of courses tailored to the young person's needs and abilities, both individually and in
group sessions
By building quality relationships with young people and colleagues, including external agencies and employers
By assessing the needs of young people and developing individualised plans to meet these needs
By supporting young people to develop job search skills allowing them to apply for jobs, write their CV, talk to
potential employers and prepare for interviews
The person
You'll need:
· An understanding of the barriers (ACE's) young people face when trying to gain and
· maintain positive destinations
· A flexible approach to working to support the delivery of services
· A knowledge of provision within the locality who support young people
· Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage young people
· Knowledge of Care experience of Young People
· Knowledge of Safeguarding
· Team work skills and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and partners
· Experience of facilitating group work sessions with young people facing multiple barriers
· Experience of delivering or supporting young people to complete SQA and other accredited qualifications
· Good IT skills
· The ability to plan, organise and deliver within given timescales
· To maintain appropriate records, monitor performance and produce written reports as required
· A full UK Driving Licence and access to transport
· SVQ or HNC qualification in Social care or equivalent (Careers Advice, Employability etc.)
The rewards
· Minimum 29 days' holiday and additional Bank holidays with the option to buy and sell additional annual
leave
· Flexible working, including maternity, paternity and adoption packages
· Dependency leave
· Season ticket travel loans
· Contributory Company pension scheme of up to 7%
· Discounts at major high street retailers.
· My cycle scheme
· Paid for Volunteer day per year in one of our services
· Wellbeing website subscription
· Excellent learning and development opportunities.
Plus, there's a lot more besides.