Key Worker - Wigan/Bury

Wigan | £24,000

Employer: B2W Group
Sector/Specialism: Education & Training

Job Title: Key Worker
Location: Bury/Wigan, UK (Hybrid)
Salary: £24,000

Due to rapid growth within the business, we’re looking for a number of Key Workers to join our amazing team at The B2W Group! This is an exciting opportunity to join a fantastic organisation and make a difference within the community, with roles in Bury & Wigan.

The main role of a Key Worker is to empower, engage, build and maintain effective rapport with our participants whilst offering mentoring support to ensure a holistic approach to their progress. You will support a caseload of participants to reach their goal towards employment, addressing their individual barriers and providing mentoring support along the way.

Main Responsibilities
• Conduct assessments with referred participants to assess job readiness and the appropriate level of support required, then identifying the training routeway most suitable.
• Create a tailored Action Plan with the individual, supporting with job searches, training workshops and community-based programs, being the individuals first point of call for work-related activities.
• Provide mentoring support based on the needs of the individual, taking into account income concerns, health & wellbeing and any dependants that may impact the progression to work.

The Ideal Candidate
• Experience in a similar role, speaking to young individuals, particularly those who are NEET, or knowledge of working with care-experienced young people.
• We would also welcome candidates who have experience in target driven, customer service roles.
• The ability to motivate and empower individuals to get back into work, staying positive and actively wanting to make a difference.
• A background in employment and training is not essential, but would be beneficial.

Employee Benefits
• Salary of £24,000.
• 31 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) + an additional birthday day off.
• The opportunity to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave.
• Free access to our Medicash healthcare plan.
• A complimentary B2W uniform.
• Employee of the month and yearly staff recognition awards.
• Summer and Christmas parties.
• Recognition of Grade 1 OTLAs.
• Continuing professional development opportunities.
• More importantly, working for an organisation that cares!

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

About The B2W Group
The B2W Group provide professional training, coaching and recruitment services to suit the needs of a range of employers and individuals. Founded in 2011, The B2W Group has trained and supported tens of thousands of people throughout the UK into a variety of businesses. All roles at B2W are subject to DBS Checks as part of our safer recruitment process and ongoing commitment to safeguarding all staff and learners in the business.