NEET Reduction Youth Officer

Slough Borough Council; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing initiatives and employee bos

Job summary

Slough Borough Council is hiring a NEET Reduction Youth Officer to support 16–19 year olds not in education, employment or training. You will deliver tailored one-to-one and group interventions, managing a caseload and providing high-quality careers information, advice and guidance.

The role involves creative outreach, coordinating with schools, employers, training providers and partner agencies, and keeping records to evidence progress towards outcomes. DBS Enhanced is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting vulnerable or hard-to-engage young people.
• Strong partnership working skills and safeguarding knowledge.
• Ability to manage a caseload and provide tailored interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality careers information, advice and guidance to NEET youths aged 16-19.
• Develop outreach activities to engage harder-to-reach young people and coordinate support with schools, colleges, employers and partner agencies.
• Maintain accurate records to evidence progress towards education, employment and training outcomes.
• Support safeguarding, equal opportunities, and understanding of NEET needs.

Job description

• Directorate: Children's Services (Education)
• Pay Level: 6, £37,711 - £42,307 (Fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
• Location: The Curve/ Cross-site Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
• DBS requirement: Enhanced

The closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 24th September 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 12th October 2026

What you'll be doing:

We are looking to hire an NEET Reduction Youth Officer to support young people aged 16 -19 who are not in education, employment or training.

This role will provide high-quality careers information, advice and guidance, manage a caseload of young people, and deliver tailored one-to-one and group interventions to help remove barriers and support sustained positive outcomes.

You will develop creative outreach activities to engage those who may be harder to reach, coordinating support, working closely with schools, colleges, employers, training providers and partner agencies, and maintaining accurate records to evidence progress towards positive education, employment and training outcomes.

Applicants should have experience of supporting vulnerable or hard-to-engage young people, strong partnership working skills, and a good understanding of safeguarding, equal opportunities and the needs of young people who are NEET.

Our Council:

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow your career, where your input is valued and heard. You will join a friendly, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are encouraged.

We support flexible and hybrid working to help colleagues achieve a positive work-life balance. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, recruit on merit and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1 April, subject to six months' service and satisfactory performance, until the maximum spinal column point is reached.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days' annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years' service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks that help us celebrate and promote equality.
• Tax-free childcare and childcare services
• Season ticket loan to help with rail or bus travel to and from work.

Accessibility and Support:

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. If you need support during the application process or reasonable adjustments for interview, please contact our Recruitment Team: [e-mail].

Information shared will be treated confidentially and used only to provide appropriate support throughout recruitment and beyond.

Our staff networks represent diverse colleague groups and help make the Council a place where people feel included and can thrive.

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Right to Work and Checks:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please note that we are unable to offer visa sponorship for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

How we recruit at Slough Borough Council

Our 8 Core Skills

At Slough Borough Council, we are moving Forward Together. Our core skills reflect what we value and will form part of your interview.

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early should we receive a number of suitable applications.