Education Officer - King’s Trust

The main purpose of this job roles is to:

Support the King’s Trust Team Leader in providing young people aged 16 – 25 years with the opportunity to develop their skills by engaging them in a 12-week education and personal development programme. Recruit and retain young people to the programme and provide additional support to maximise their opportunities to obtain full-time employment, education or further training resulting from their contribution to the programme.

You will also, at times, be required to support Targeted Youth programmes, Safety Central programmes and events delivered by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service to children, young people and adults across Cheshire as required.

Duties will cover/ include:

1. Supporting recruitment through engaging with young people, arranging and conducting interviews and working with local statutory, community and other agencies to ensure young people are aware of the programme.

2. Supporting promotion and marketing of King’s Trust Team Programme by increasing online social media presence.

3. Conducting initial and continuous skills assessments, using results to establish individual action plans, providing information, guidance and further support for young people in preparation for employment.

4. Maintaining existing partnerships and identifying new and sustainable links to support the Team Programme and the young people who attend.

5. Managing and organising all resources.

6. Being responsible for the welfare of all staff, volunteers, visitors, partners and attendees of the Team Programme

7. Attending three residentials per year.

8. Completing and maintaining all the relevant paperwork required in relation to the delivery of the King’s Trust Team programme.

9. Identifying suitable community projects and work-based learning opportunities for young people on the programme. 

10. Acting as an appropriate role model and assisting young people to overcome personal barriers and challenging life choices that effect their potential and personal safety.

Requirements of the role include:

1. BTEC Higher (or equivalent) in Youth/Education qualification, along with GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics and English at Grade 4 (C) or above.

2. Hold a current full UK driving licence.

3. Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, health and safety and experience of implementing risk assessments.

4. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and TEAMS.

5. Experience in supporting young people within an education setting and working one to one, ideally in a supportive/guidance role.

6. Highly motivated with strong administration skills and an ability to prioritise workloads.

To apply please complete the job application form and provide evidence of competency against the above requirements of the role while considering the essential criteria listed on the attached job description.

CFRS offers an excellent benefits package to all our staff including a Local Government Pension Scheme, attractive holiday entitlement, training and development opportunities and access to free parking and on-site gym.

Further information, a full job description and application form can be found below, or alternatively contact the HR Recruitment Team at recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Job description

General information

Application guidance notes

Application form

Please ensure you read the Application guidance notes before completing your application.

Please return completed application forms via email to recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Please quote job reference 67/25/EOKT on your application form.

Closing date for applications: Friday 21 March 2025 - Midday

Workplace Adjustments and Accommodations

It is important that you consider at an early stage of the process if you would like to request arrangements that will assist you in completing the selection process. For example, in relation to disability; a neurodiverse condition such as dyslexia; pregnancy; religion or belief; or injury etc. Any requests for workplace adjustments will be treated with the utmost confidence. For support or further information please email: recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is committed to keeping vulnerable adults, children and young people safe from harm in all of the work that CFRS undertakes. CFRS recognises that it has a legal and moral obligation to safeguard these groups of people. Furthermore, it acknowledges that the protection of vulnerable adults, children and young people from harm is the responsibility of everybody within the organisation.