Project SEARCH Facilitator

Project SEARCH Facilitator - Full-time, 41 weeks per year (Term time plus 2 weeks) - Fixed term until 31st July 2027

Make a Real Impact – Empower Young Adults to Succeed

Are you passionate about transforming lives and guiding young adults towards brighter futures? As a Project SEARCH Facilitator, you’ll play a vital role in helping young adults with learning disabilities gain meaningful employment, develop critical life skills, and build lasting confidence.

What You’ll Be Doing:

In this role, you will lead the delivery of a life-changing transition-to-work programme based at the Scunthorpe Central Library. You’ll be the central figure connecting students, employers, and support services, ensuring each young person receives the tailored guidance they need to thrive in the workplace.

Working closely with North Lincolnshire Council, you’ll identify exciting internship opportunities within the host business and beyond, allowing students to gain hands-on experience and build marketable skills. You’ll assess each student’s strengths, interests, and goals, creating personalised learning plans that address both immediate needs and long-term career aspirations.

Beyond simply teaching job skills, you’ll empower students with critical life abilities like communication, teamwork, and self-advocacy – essential for both work and personal growth. You’ll also provide practical support, from travel training to implementing reasonable adjustments in the workplace, ensuring each student feels confident and capable in their roles.

Your work will involve regular communication with families, support services, and employers, keeping everyone on the same page as students progress through their internships. You’ll maintain accurate student records, track achievements, and celebrate successes, making each milestone meaningful for both students and their support networks.

Why This Role is for You:

• Impactful Work: Directly shape the future of young adults with learning disabilities, helping them gain independence and long-term employment.
• Professional Growth: Develop your skills as a leader, mentor, and advocate within a supportive, mission-driven environment.
• Meaningful Connections: Build strong relationships with students, families, employers, and colleagues, creating a lasting positive impact.
• Diverse Challenges: No two days are the same – from teaching employability skills to coordinating work placements, you’ll be part of every step of your students’ journeys.

What We’re Looking For:

You should be a confident communicator, organised, and passionate about making a difference. If you thrive on helping others overcome challenges, have a flexible approach to problem-solving, and can inspire others to reach their potential, this role is for you.

Location: Scunthorpe Central Library (with some work at college premises as required)

Find Out More - For further details or to arrange a visit, please contact humanresources@leggott.ac.uk. To apply please complete an application form and send to our HR Team.

Salary: Spine Point 19 - £35,158 per annum (FTE)

The closing date for applications is 9am Monday 2nd June 2025

Interviews will be held Friday 6th June 2025

John Leggott College has a strong commitment to Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced check by the Enhanced Disclosure clearance through the DBS and other checks may be required