Post:  Pathway Navigators / Employability Mentor

Department: Himilo

Reports to: Curriculum and Quality Manager

Working Hours: Full Time

Contract: Fixed Term for 1 year

Salary: £ 25749

Location: ACH Coventry

 

About ACH

Our vision is to empower refugees and migrants who reside in the UK to lead self-sufficient and ambitious lives.

ACH is a social enterprise comprised of a diverse group of strategists and researchers led by lived experience. We provide tailored integration services that not only help individuals, but also disrupt the systems that have entrenched inequalities in our society.

We have a track record of delivering effective support services that give refugees and migrants the tools they need to succeed. In 2021 alone, we have helped 1000+ people to achieve their personal goals and lead fulfilling lives in their new country.

By working with us at ACH, you will be supporting refugees and migrants to build a better, brighter future.

 

Purpose of job

To mentor and offer career advice and guidance for refugees and migrants via one-to-one sessions and employability workshops. Although this is fixed term for one year , for the right candidate there may be an opportunity to continue in this role beyond that date.

 

Key Responsibilities

• To work with clients to secure jobs and training.
• To deliver one to one information, advice and guidance to clients.
• To guide and support learners to attend community events to support integration
• To support language acquisition for each client by attending ESOL classes with the client
• Further practice of English language development with the client outside of sessions when in given and relevant scenarios
• Provide one-on-one or group mentoring sessions to help clients to identify their goals, strengths, and areas for improvement and offer constructive feedback.
• Encourage and motivate clients to increase their confidence and resilience.
• Ccomplete enrolment sign ups and fulfil any admin duties required to support compliancy requirements of funders and to support the maintenance of quality of internal processes.
• Attending Job Fairs and ACH led events and working with other partners in Coventry to seek opportunities for clients.
• Deliver CEIAG and In-work support to clients that have been successful in securing employment for 3 months after starting employment.
• Work effectively as a member of the team, take part in supervision, appraisal, team meetings, training and other staff events as required.
• This list is not exclusive or exhaustive, you may be asked to perform other duties deemed necessary by your line manager.

This list is not exclusive or exhaustive. You may be asked to carry out other duties deemed necessary by your line manager. For more information on the role and ACH please view the full job description here and our recruitment pack here. 

How to apply:

 To apply please complete our application form on our website.

 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.