Engagement and Resettlement Manager (Inclusion)

Engagement and Resettlement Manager (Inclusion, Education) BLUE19414

Location: HMYOI Wetherby
Salary Range: £38,789.25 – £35,921.80 per year
Type of Employment: Permanent – 37 hours per week
Please note this role may be subject to job evaluation

Have you ever considered working with young offenders? Do you want to work in an environment where you can really make a difference?

Our client is a large scale social enterprise which has learning, skills, development and transitional services at the heart of its mission. They deliver a comprehensive package of services for learners in custody and the community enabling progression into education, training and employment.

They are proud to deliver learning and skills in over 60 sites within Her Majesty’s Prisons, private sector prisons, Approved Premises and the community. Working closely with stakeholders, they aim to provide locally determined, high quality provision which meets the needs and interests of learners.

Having recently been awarded the new Young Offenders Institution contract at HMYOI Wetherby, they are currently seeking to appoint an Engagement and Resettlement Manager for the establishment.

Reporting to the Head of Inclusion, the purpose of this role (not limited to) is as follows:

 To effectively manage the engagement and resettlement, inclusion and support services as directed by the Head of Inclusion, ensuring appropriate and timely assessment of learners.
 To ensure PLSPs (Personalised Learning and Skills Plan) are in place and maintained and learners receive relevant and easily understood information regarding learning and skills provision and continuing support.
 To ensure via positive and collaborative working relationships with all business partners a multi-disciplinary approach that seeks to facilitate a smooth transition through education to the resettlement of the learner into education, training or employment.

As a successful candidate you will have:

 A level 6 information, advice and guidance qualification
 A level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
 Relevant experience of conducting initial assessments and supporting learning of individuals and groups
 Experience of working with groups of learners with a range of abilities and presenting challenging behaviour
 Experience of successful working in an effective multi-disciplinary team
 A track record of effectively managing a high performing team (desirable)

In return for your dedication you will be rewarded with:

 Generous holiday entitlement (increases on service)
 Fantastic pension scheme
 Extensive training and development
 Simply health scheme
 And many more…

If you feel you could make a difference in this rewarding and growing sector, apply today.

Applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the Key Responsibilities, Key Result Areas and Qualifications/Skills/Experience detailed within the role profile.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email.