Job Title: Engagement and Employability Assistant x2
Location: Kent and Medway (Hybrid/ Field-based)
Salary: £24,996 - £25,497 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) OR Part-time (4 days per week)
Contract: Permanent
Report to: Area Manager – Engagement Programmes



About CXK

CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. “The CXK Way” embodies the following core values:

• Ethical – We work with professionalism, honesty and integrity
• Passionate – We reach out enthusiastically to all who need out support
• Innovative – We inspire, enhance and improve
• Collaborative – We engage, support and share with others



The Team

The Targeted Support Team deliver a wide variety of programmes to empower young people and adults to improve their confidence and skills and progress into training and employment. Leading group sessions and individualised mentoring, the team deliver with passion and expertise to individuals from a range of backgrounds, offering person-centred guidance and support.


The Role

CXK is looking for an Engagement & Employability Assistant to support our programmes across Kent and Medway. As an Engagement & Employability Assistant, you'll use your creativity and mentoring skills to aid tailored support to individuals in various community settings, preparing them for the workforce or further education. Whether through one-on-one sessions or group activities, you'll foster personal, social, and employability skills, helping to equip beneficiaries with the tools they need to move into education, training, an apprenticeship, or sustained employment.


The main responsibilities of the role are to:

• Support the delivery of engaging unaccredited/accredited training sessions and workshops, incorporating both face-to-face and online formats to suit diverse learning styles.
• Employ a person-centred approach, adapting strategies to suit individual or group dynamics.
• Deliver personalised mentoring, advice, and guidance to unemployed young people and adults, nurturing their growth and employability.
• Identify the additional support needs of young people and adults and work with appropriate providers to ensure this is available to them.
• Support work placements and other community opportunities and be confident working in detached and outreach settings.
• Advocate for young people and adults, working to support them and their families to address barriers to progression with sensitivity and confidentiality.


Skills and Knowledge

At CXK we are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We actively promote diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.


Minimum Criteria

• To be successful in this role, you will have a passion to support young people and adults.
• You will need to be a great team player with the ability to adapt and be flexible to changing work environments.
• You will have a full UK drivers’ licence and use of own vehicle to travel across Kent and Medway and support delivery across the county.
• You will also need to be fully committed to taking on all necessary training for the role.


Core Competencies

• An understanding of the factors that affect young people and adults' lives, and how to help them to overcome barriers.
• Experience in carrying out administrative duties and meeting deadlines.
• Some knowledge of local agencies and organisations that could support CXK services.
• Experience of Microsoft products and ability to use them effectively, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint



Employee Experience

A career with CXK is rewarding work, enabling you to fulfil your potential. This fulfilling and exciting role provides the opportunity to develop and grow meaningful relationships with a range of services and employers in East Sussex. You will build upon the specialised skills and knowledge relating to Supported Employment and be a positive influence on the lives of people entering work.


Benefits of working with us

Our employee benefits include:

• 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria)
• Benenden private healthcare cover
• Flexible working
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Training and development programmes and opportunities
• Mental and physical healthcare initiatives and more



Recruitment Timeline

Vacancy closing date: Monday 2nd February 2026
Application review date: Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Interview dates: Monday 9th and Wednesday 11th February 2026



Useful Information

If you have any questions or wish to have an informal conversation before submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@cxk.org.


Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references before any offer of employment is made.