Hybrid Youth Mentor & Careers Advisor

Essex County Council; Bishop's Stortford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

26 days annual leave

Local Authority Pension Scheme

Travel/Business mileage paid

Job summary

Essex County Council is seeking a Targeted Youth Advisor to support young people at risk of disengagement from education, employment or training. The role is based in Harlow with hybrid working and a 37-hour week, offering strong progression and training opportunities.

You will provide intensive mentoring, groupwork, and bespoke careers guidance while collaborating with schools, local authorities and partner agencies to deliver positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Educated to a Level 6 CIAG qualification or working towards it.
• Flexible and creative with excellent time management and experience supporting young people.
• Broad understanding of issues affecting young people and services provided by partners.
• Excellent communication with young people in a purposeful, responsive manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one intensive mentoring and bespoke groupwork.
• Deliver career advice and guidance to help young people access opportunities.
• Support young people to overcome barriers and stay engaged.
• Collaborate with schools, families and partner agencies to improve outcomes.

Skills

Youth mentoring

Time management

Communication

Education

Level 6 CIAG qualification

Job description

Essex County Council is seeking a Targeted Youth Advisor to support young people at risk of disengagement from education, employment or training. The role is based in Harlow with hybrid working and a 37-hour week, offering strong progression and training opportunities.

You will provide intensive mentoring, groupwork, and bespoke careers guidance while collaborating with schools, local authorities and partner agencies to deliver positive outcomes.