Youth Employment Adviser - (Hampshire)

Seetec Group Ltd.; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays +

Birthday Day off

Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer

Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary

Annual Salary Review

Refer A Friend Scheme

BenefitHub access

Job summary

Seetec Group Ltd. is recruiting for a Youth Employment Advisor to support 18-24 year olds through our Youth Job Guarantee programme, providing coaching, CV and interview prep, and ongoing in-work support.

You will manage a caseload, work with employers and partners, and use Microsoft 365 tools to track progress, while meeting performance targets. This permanent, 37-hour-per-week role offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people aged 18-24.
• Experience managing a caseload and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to motivate individuals facing barriers to employment.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and Microsoft 365 proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of Youth Employment Advisors to hit targets.
• Oversee participant journeys using performance data to identify risks.
• Deliver personalised support including action plans and coaching.
• Support progression to sustainable employment.
• Collaborate with employers and partners to secure opportunities.
• Ensure accurate records and compliance.
• Promote safeguarding and welfare.
• Drive continuous improvement through feedback.

Skills

Youth work

Caseload management

Coaching

Communication

Safeguarding

Microsoft 365

Interpersonal skills

Team coaching

Education

Relevant qualification in youth work or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Case management systems

Job description

We’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)
• 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

Location: Hampshire
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.

Skills and Experience

• 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.
• Knowledge of local labour markets, employment opportunities and progression pathways relevant to young people.
• Experience or knowledge of employability, careers guidance, welfare-to-work, youth services or related support programmes.
• Understanding of the challenges young people face when entering the labour market and the support required to overcome barriers.
• Experience working with employers, training providers or community partners to create progression opportunities.
• Ability to support individuals with career planning, job search and skills development activities.

Additional Information

Seetec is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.
Dependent on the role applying to you may be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS/DS) check. Seetec support the recruitment of ex- offenders and will not discriminate in any way. Our full policy statement of “Ex-Offenders” can be found on our website under “About us”.
Seetec is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.