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Employment Facilitator
Blackpool, Lancashire
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- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 12 hours ago
- Salary
- £26,228 - 30,933 - Annum
- Recruiter
- groundwork
- Closes
- 15 Dec 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Employment Facilitator
Salary: £26,228 - £30,933
Location: Blackpool
Working pattern: Full time, 36.25 hours per week. Fixed term contract until March 2028
About the role
Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire & Merseyside is looking for an Employment Facilitator to support young people in Blackpool who are unemployed, economically inactive or at risk of becoming NEET. You will help them overcome barriers and take positive steps towards employment, education and training.
You will combine group learning with tailored one-to-one support, helping each participant identify their strengths and build a realistic pathway towards sustainable work. This is a chance to help young people believe in themselves and develop the skills and confidence to move into rewarding futures.
What you’ll be doing
Delivering engaging group workshops covering employability training, personal development and workplace preparation
Providing one-to-one coaching and mentoring, including career planning
Preparing participants for sector tasters
Offering wellbeing support and referring participants to specialist services
Helping young people tackle barriers such as low confidence, limited work experience, caring responsibilities, wellbeing concerns and skills gaps
Working with employers, Job Brokers, education providers, community partners and local services to create a smooth progression journey for each participant
What you’ll bring
A commitment to helping young people reach their potential
Experience of, or the ability to deliver, group sessions and one-to-one support
Strong coaching and mentoring skills
The xjnqpsq ability to build effective working relationships with employers, community partners and local services
Motivation to make a real difference to young people and local communities
What’s on offer
Salary of £26,228 - £30,933
Full time role, 36.25 hours per week
Fixed term contract until March 2028
The chance to work directly with young people in Blackpool and see the difference your support makes
Additional information
Closing date: 23rd October 2026
Interview details will be confirmed after the closing date
Ad ID: 5419168253
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