Youth Employment Adviser

Seetec; West of England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Birthday Day off

Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer

Healthcare Cash Plan

3x salary life assurance

Annual Salary Review

Refer A Friend Scheme

BenefitHub discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Seetec is recruiting a Youth Employment Advisor to join the Youth Job Guarantee programme in Bristol. You will manage a caseload of 18-24 participants, providing coaching, careers guidance, CV support and in-work assistance to help them secure sustainable employment.

The role requires strong safeguarding knowledge, experience with young people, and confidence using Microsoft 365 apps. You will work with employers and partners to create opportunities and track outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people aged 18-24.
• Experience managing a caseload of participants or learners.
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement.
• Safeguarding responsibilities and risk awareness.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to travel across geographical area as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and coach a team of Youth Employment Advisors to achieve targets and deliver participant experience.
• Oversee caseloads and journeys, use performance data to identify risks and opportunities for intervention.
• Ensure high-quality, personalised support including assessments, action plans and employability coaching.
• Collaborate with employers, partners and internal teams to secure opportunities and successful job matches.

Skills

Caseload management

Coaching

Engagement with young people

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Tools

Microsoft 365

Case management systems

Job description

Job DescriptionWe're Hiring: Youth Employment Advisor Do you have a passion for supporting young people to achieve their career goals? We're looking for a Youth Employment Advisor to join our Youth Job Guarantee programme, helping young people aged 18-24 overcome barriers, build confidence and move into sustainable employment. You'll manage a caseload of participants, providing personalised coaching, careers guidance, job search support, CV and interview preparation, and ongoing in-work support. Working closely with employers, training providers and community partners, you'll help young people access the opportunities, skills and support they need to succeed. We're looking for someone with experience working with young people, managing caseloads and delivering positive outcomes in a target-driven environment. Strong communication skills, a good understanding of safeguarding and confidence using Microsoft 365 applications are essential. If you're passionate about making a real difference and helping young people build brighter futures, we'd love to hear from you. Join Seetec and help change lives through employment, skills and opportunity. In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we're offering a competitive salary range £31,000 per annum (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days) 2 Volunteer Days Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance Annual Salary Review Refer A Friend Scheme Free access to BenefitHub - an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and additional voluntary benefits

Seetec Group is an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally with our employee-owners. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make.

Location: Bristol. Hours: 37 hours a week. Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 5pm, Friday 8.30 am to 4.30pm. Closing Date: 15 October 2026. Contract Type: Permanent. Subject to Contract Award.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and coach a team of Youth Employment Advisors to achieve performance targets and deliver an exceptional participant experience. Oversee caseloads and participant journeys, using performance data to identify risks, barriers and opportunities for intervention. Ensure the delivery of high-quality, personalised support including assessments, action plans, employability coaching and skills development. Support young people to build confidence, independence and workplace readiness, helping them progress towards sustainable employment.
• Work closely with employers, partners and internal teams to secure employment opportunities and achieve successful job matches. Drive sustained employment outcomes through effective in-work support and early intervention where challenges arise. Maintain high standards of compliance, ensuring participant records, evidence and management information are accurate and up to date. Promote safeguarding and participant welfare, ensuring concerns are identified, managed and escalated appropriately. Champion continuous improvement through coaching, feedback and development to enhance team performance and capability. Build strong stakeholder relationships and support the Business Manager in delivering programme objectives and operational excellence.
• Experience Essential: Experience working with young people aged 18-24. Experience managing a caseload of customers, participants, learners or service users while maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to motivate, encourage and support individuals facing barriers to employment, education or progression. Experience working in a target-driven environment and achieving performance objectives. Strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, including identifying and responding to risk or vulnerability. Confidence using Microsoft 365 applications and digital systems, including Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and case management systems. Resilience and professionalism when managing challenging conversations and complex situations. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of participants and partners. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Ability to travel across the required geographical area to meet business needs