Progression Coach

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking an experienced individual to join their Hampshire Futures service. This role focuses on supporting young people to avoid becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training). The ideal candidate will have experience in providing targeted support and guidance to help positively transition youth into education, employment, or training, as well as managing necessary data returns.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave entitlement

Employee support and wellbeing

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of supporting young to transition into education, employment or training.
• Ability to complete statutory NEET and September Guarantee data returns.

Responsibilities

• Work with young people to prevent becoming NEET.
• Complete statutory NEET data returns.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Person-centred advice and guidance

Targeted support for NEET

Job description

Hampshire Futures is part of the Participation & Lifelong Learning service, within Hampshire County Council’s Children’s Services Directorate.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, highly motivated and talented person to join our team in the Hampshire Futures service, supporting our statutory NEET (Not in Education, Employment and Training) duties.

What you’ll do

This key position holds the responsibility for working with young people to prevent them becoming NEET and with those who are NEET to secure positive destinations.

You will work as part of a team to ensure the Service meets its obligations to complete its statutory NEET and September Guarantee data returns.

What we’re looking for

You will have extensive experience of working with and supporting young and provide targeted, person‑centred advice and guidance that supports positive transitions into education, employment or training, covering North Hampshire.

We invite you to submit your application and you are required to submit a CV and covering letter to be considered for shortlisting. The covering letter is very important and should demonstrate your suitability in relation to the requirements for the role and highlight the energy, drive, and enthusiasm you will bring. You should pay particular attention to the essential knowledge, experience, behaviours and skills section of the candidate pack and ensure you cover all aspects required.

Why join us

We are recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK with a focus on providing quality services and support to the people of Hampshire. We are immensely proud that our teams are so committed to delivering the high standards that our strong reputation is built on.

There are many reasons why we are an excellent choice for your next career move. Hampshire is an inspiring place to live and work.

In addition to your salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Competitive annual leave entitlement
• Employee support and wellbeing
• A range of flexible working options