Title: Work Experience AssistantHours: Full Time – Term Time Only (41 weeks per year)Salary: Qualified PS02 (£24,937.21 pro rata)Reporting: Positive Steps CoordinatorContract: PermanentJob Reference: PS/WEC/03
Positive Steps is a unique organisation and has been changing the lives of people in Greater Manchester since 1977. Our current offer involves supporting those in Education, Criminal justice, Family and Community and Safeguarding settings. We are at an exciting point in our development with a focus on growing our impact while reaching excellence in all our work.
The Role
We are excited to recruit a Work Experience Assistant to join our Positive Futures team. This brand-new role will play a key part in supporting young people to access meaningful work experience opportunities that help them explore career options, build confidence, and prepare for their future.
Working closely with the Positive Futures Coordinator, you will coordinate placements, maintain strong relationships with local employers and schools, ensure all safeguarding and administrative processes are completed, and provide practical support to enable successful work experience placements.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting preparation and coordination of work experience placements.
- Liaising with schools, employers, and other partners to arrange and manage opportunities.
- Providing administrative support, including maintaining accurate records and documentation.
- Assisting young people to engage successfully in their placements.
- Contributing to the wider Positive Futures team to ensure high-quality experiences for all participants.
About You
- Is organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks at once.
- Has strong communication skills and can build positive relationships with employers, schools and partners.
- Is passionate about working for a charity that helps young people achieve their potential.
Why Join Us?
At Positive Steps, we support young people and families to achieve their best futures. You’ll join a dedicated and supportive team that genuinely makes a difference in the community.
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