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Red 5 People; Huddersfield; In loco; GBP 23.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

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Red 5 People Ltd. is seeking a Youth Employment Advisor in Huddersfield to lead community outreach and connect neurodiverse young people with work opportunities.

You will collaborate with local employers to arrange supported placements and guide young people through job tasks, travel training and day-to-day workplace skills. The role emphasises building relationships with employers and families, supporting neurodiverse youths to achieve sustainable employment, and delivering practical guidance

Competenze

• Experience in roles such as Employment Advisor, Job Coach, Careers Advisor, Recruitment Consultant, Youth Support Worker or Employer Engagement Consultant would be useful.
• Ability to engage, encourage and support young people into work.
• Understanding challenges faced by neurodiverse young people and their families

Mansioni

• Approach local employers to arrange supported work experience placements.
• Advise employers on adjustments to support neurodiverse young people in the workplace.
• Support the young person with tasks and day-to-day workplace skills
• Provide travel training so they can get to and from work confidently
• Keep families updated and involved regularly

Conoscenze

Employer engagement

Youth outreach

Relationship building

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Based in Huddersfield.

Please note: you must be willing to undertake community-based outreach across Huddersfield, with regional travel as required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a project that supports 16-24-year-olds, giving them the skills, confidence, and guidance they need to move into employment.

The programme combines classroom learning, covering maths, English, and employability, with hands-on support. It has a strong track record, with around 70% of participants going on to secure paid jobs.

As a Youth Employment Advisor, you will work closely with a small group of young people with an EHCP, helping them prepare for and succeed in the workplace. Day to day, that will involve:

• Approaching local employers to arrange supported work experience placements
• Helping employers put the right adjustments in place, and giving advice on how to best support a young person with a neurodiverse profile
• Supporting the young person with their role, tasks, and day-to-day workplace skills
• Providing travel training so they can confidently get to and from work
• Keeping families regularly updated and involved.This is a rewarding role where you will see the direct impact of your work.

About You:

You will bring an understanding of the challenges faced by neurodiverse young people and the confidence to build relationships with employers.

Experience in roles such as Employment Advisor, Job Coach, Careers Advisor, Recruitment Consultant, Youth Support Worker or Employer Engagement Consultant would be useful, but above all, what matters is your ability to engage, encourage, and support young people into work.