Education Officer

Central Recruitment is working with a prominent national homelessness charity, whose work includes supporting and accommodating young people.

Our client is currently recruiting for a permanent Education Officer to work across London. The service provides homelessness prevention education and workshops for young people, alongside training and support for schools and professionals working with them.

• 37.5 hours per week
• Permanent
• £31,443 per annum

Please note: this role requires frequent travel across London, as well as occasional national travel and overnight stays, as required.

Key responsibilities:

• Effectively lead and coordinate the education programme in your region
• Deliver workshops to children and young people aged 11-18 in a variety of education and youth settings
• Train teachers and professionals working with young people on homelessness
• Work collaboratively to review and update programme content and resources
• Build strong partnerships with educational institutions in your region
• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders, including other agencies
• Maintain accurate records, keep databases up to date, and oversee monitoring and evaluation procedures
• Ensure the programme is tailored to local needs
• Recruit, train and support volunteers
• Carry out duties in line with organisational policies and procedures
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the scope and nature of the role

What we’re looking for:

• Excellent ability to work productively with young people and professionals, with experience building rapport, managing behaviour and addressing sensitive topics appropriately
• Confident delivering engaging presentations, workshops and training to large groups of children, young people and adults, both in person and virtually
• Experience designing and developing high-quality, innovative educational resources, lesson plans and workshops for children and young people in line with the national curriculum and statutory guidance
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to build partnerships with a range of professionals, influence senior stakeholders and communicate the impact of programmes and services
• Experience working in target-driven environments, promoting services and generating income, using innovative approaches to maximise engagement and reach
• Demonstrable understanding of the issues affecting children and young people in the UK
• Knowledge of homelessness, healthy relationships and risk-taking is desirable
• Self-motivated, positive and enthusiastic, with the ability to work independently and manage administrative responsibilities effectively
• Highly computer literate, with experience creating digital media

Further requirements:

In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Current valid right to work in the UK
• Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)
• A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)
• Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process

How to apply:

If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.

*Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position.