Engagement Mentoring Officer

WMJobs; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is recruiting three Engagement Mentoring Officers on a fixed-term basis until March 2028. The roles will involve engaging with residents to access employment and training, mentoring and supporting individuals on their career journeys, and monitoring progress on funded projects.

Applicants should have IAG Level 3 or equivalent, at least two years' experience in Post 16 education and/or employment and skills, and proven mentoring and caseload management

Qualifications

• IAG Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• At least 2 years of experience in Post 16 education and/or employment skills.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, and managing a caseload.

Responsibilities

• Engage with Sandwell residents to access employment and training opportunities.
• Mentor and support individuals in activities, training, and/or workplace to sustain career pathways.
• Monitor and report progression of individuals in their development.
• Identify progression into employment following support.
• Work on externally funded contracts aimed at moving residents closer to the labour market.

Skills

Mentoring

Coaching

Caseload management

Education

IAG Level 3 or equivalent

2+ years in Post 16 Education/Employment & Skills

Job description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council,

This post is fixed term until March 2028

Sandwell Council is looking to recruit 3 Engagement Mentoring Officers

About the role:

• Engage with Sandwell people to access employment and training that will support them on their employment journey Mentor and support Sandwell people within their activities, training and/or workplace, ensuring commitment to their career pathway.
• Monitor and report the progression of the Sandwell people in their own development.
• Identify progression into employment following support Work on externally funded contracts that aim to move residents closer to the labour market

Essential Requirements

• Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) Level 3 or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2-years’ experience of working within the Post 16 Education and Learning and/or Employment and Skills Area
• Mentoring, coaching support and managing a caseload.

Closing date here: Friday 25th September 2026

Interview date W/C 12th October 2026

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

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