People and Skills Keyworker

SALARY: £27,231 per annum pro rata  (Actual salary £17, 663.35)

HOURS: 24 hours per week

CONTRACT TYPE: Part time    Fixed term contract ending 31st March 2026

OPERATIONAL AREA: Tipton

LOCATION: Tipton base, with regular travel around Sandwell area when required. Access to own vehicle necessary.

ROLE DESCRIPTION:MAY25E002 – Job description People and Skills Key Worker Sandwell part time

MAY25E002 Join Groundwork West Midlands – Make a Difference in Communities!

At Groundwork West Midlands, we are passionate about helping communities overcome challenges and build brighter, healthier futures.  We work alongside individuals and families facing poverty, offering practical support to improve their wellbeing, reduce inequalities and foster community resilience.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has proven experience with a range of unemployed young people and adults in a targeted environment.

The Role

This role involves working in a target driven environment so it is essential you can manage your time and prioritise your workload effectively in order to meet given targets.

As part of this role you will:

  • Sign up new individuals to the support programme, based on the project criteria
  • Identify and deal with complex customer barriers to employment, skills and life issues
  • identify training and “route ways” to employment and education
  • Support and manage a caseload of customers
  • Engage customers in activities, helping them to progress into sustainable employment, training or education

 Why Join Us?

By Joining us, you will be part of a supportive, mission driven team making a real change in communities. We offer:

  • A competitive salary of £27, 231 per annum pro rata
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays pro rata
  • Flexible working policy
  • A health cash back scheme
  • Workplace pension
  • Free refreshments

If you are interested in applying then please send an up to date CV and covering letter stating how your experience/qualifications meet the requirements of this role to:  wmrecruitment@groundwork.org.uk

Closing date: 23rd May 2025

An Enhanced DBS check will be carried out for this post.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier, if a high number of applications are received.

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