Brokerage and Tracking Officer

Tower Hamlets Partnership; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Hamlets Partnership seeks a Brokerage and Tracking Officer to provide critical employability support to young people in diverse settings. The role emphasizes excellent interpersonal skills, organization, and a genuine commitment to enhancing young people's opportunities. Join a dynamic team focused on fostering aspirations within the community, supporting transitions into education, jobs, and adult life.

Qualifications

• Experience working within IAG or job placement environment.
• Experience with vulnerable young people at risk of NEET.
• Experience in partnership or multi-agency working.

Responsibilities

• Provide careers information and employability support to young people.
• Make referrals to providers and assist with job/apprenticeship applications.
• Support young people in overcoming barriers to learning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organization

Team player

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NOTE:- The salary listed is pro-rata based on 21 hours per week (3 days per week).

Careers Young Workpath provides Careers, Information, Advice and Guidance and Employability Support for young people aged 13-19 (up to 25 with special needs) in Tower Hamlets. We work in schools, colleges and local community settings, providing information, advice, and guidance to support young people into education, employment, and training.

We are looking to recruit one Brokerage and Tracking Officer to work from our public office in Watney Market. You must have a genuine interest in working with young people in Tower Hamlets and supporting them into education, jobs/apprenticeships, and training. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a strong team player.

You will work with young people in various settings, providing careers information, advice, and employability support. Responsibilities include making referrals to providers, assisting young people with applications for jobs, apprenticeships, education, and training, and helping them overcome barriers to learning. Your goal is to increase their confidence and enable effective transitions into adult life.

• Experience working within an IAG or job placement environment.
• Experience working with vulnerable young people at risk of becoming NEET or who are NEET.
• Experience in partnership or multi-agency working.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment with understanding of barriers faced by young people in accessing opportunities.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, able to prioritize competing demands, and manage a demanding caseload.

Tower Hamlets' vision is for a borough where people are aspirational, independent, and have equal access to opportunities. We aim to be a borough residents are proud of, using digital innovation and partnership working to meet changing needs. We value the TOWER principles: Together, Open, Willing, Excellent, Respect.

We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and those living in the borough.