Project Officer (Training and Supported Volunteering) - Sustain Ability Project

Innovate Trust are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic person to join the Sustain Ability project as a Project Officer (Training & Supported Volunteering). The Sustain Ability project, in partnership with ELITE Supported Employment, will work with 400 disabled people aged 16 to 30, to enable them to develop their vocational skills, awareness, knowledge and employability in terms of careers in Green Industries.

The Project Officer will facilitate supported volunteering opportunities and deliver work relevant accredited and non-accredited training to young people with disabilities engaged on the Sustain Ability project.

You will be part of a project team and will work closely with your colleagues to meet project aims and objects.

The project will sit within the Skills & Wellbeing department at Innovate Trust which incorporates a range of innovative projects that seek to support the skills development of people with learning disabilities and other additional needs.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be committed to providing meaningful opportunities for people with disabilities.
• Be able to manage their own tasks and work to set deadlines.
• Be willing to embrace digital technology to achieve the aims and objectives of the department.
• Enjoy public facing duties such as engaging with individuals, their support networks and project partners.
• Enjoy working within a team to achieve project aims and objectives.
• Be confident in taking the lead in classroom and outdoor project sessions.

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for these roles.

If you meet some but not all of the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

Closing date: 31 st July
Interviews scheduled for: 28 th August