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