SkillsHouse Engagement Lead Adviser

Bradford Corporation; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Council is seeking a proactive SkillsHouse Engagement Lead Adviser to inspire vulnerable young people and adults towards training, work or further education. You will manage a caseload of 50–80 clients, working with partners across care leavers, youth justice and FE providers to facilitate timely referrals and meaningful interventions.

You'll work in the community, building relationships with schools, colleges, youth services and charities to engage new learners outside traditional

Qualifications

• Confident communicator with vulnerable groups.
• Experience in managing teams and driving performance.
• Background in youth support, education, or community outreach.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of 50-80 clients.
• Engage with schools, colleges, youth services, and charities to refer learners.
• Lead a small team of Engagement Advisers working evenings and alternate Saturdays.
• Build partnerships with Care Leavers, Youth Justice, and FE providers.
• Travel and lone-working as required.

Skills

Confident communicator

Team management

Youth support

Relationship building

Organised

Presenting to diverse audiences

IT literate

Safeguarding knowledge

Full driving license

DBS check

Job description

SkillsHouse Engagement Lead Adviser X 1

Hours of work: Mon-Fri: 12pm-8pm plus alternate Saturdays 10am-2pm(When working a Saturday there will be time off during the week.) Base: Office / Hybrid.

Please note that this vacancy is open to new applicants only.

As a SkillsHouse Engagement Lead Adviser, your mission will be to reach out and inspire vulnerable young people and adults to take their next step and to support them in training, work, or further education. You will have a caseload of up to 50 - 80 active clients at any one time.You will work in partnership with other teams within SkillsHouse and link in with organisations such as Care Leavers and Youth Justice services, and Further Education providers, ensuring NEET young people are able to access appropriate and timely training.You'll be out in the community building relationships, spotting opportunities, and connecting with schools, colleges, youth services, charities, and other organisations to engage and support new learners outside of the traditional referral channels. This is a perfect role for someone with a youth work, support, or community background who is confident, proactive, and passionate about giving young people and adults the best start in life. You will also be managing a small team of Engagement Advisers who will be working evenings and alternate Saturdays. Due to the nature of support this client group requires, this role will require you to work unsociable hours. You will need access to a car and to be comfortable with lone working.

What we’re looking for:

• A confident communicator with a natural ability to connect with vulnerable young people and adults
• Experience of managing teams and driving performance to ensure meaningful intervention takes place with timely referrals
• Experience of working in youth support, education, community outreach, or a similar role
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills
• Organised and self-motivated with the ability to manage a varied workload
• Comfortable presenting and promoting to diverse audiences
• IT literate with good digital communication skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding and a commitment to learner welfare
• A full driving license and access to a vehicle is essential.
• An enhanced DBS check will be sought for all appointees to this post.

Employee Offer

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Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.