Youth Employment Opportunities Adviser

Education Development Trust; England; Híbrido; GBP 28.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Education Development Trust is seeking an Opportunity Adviser to join our Jobs Guarantee Programme, supporting unemployed young people into employment, education and training. You’ll manage a caseload, provide tailored guidance, and work with employers and partners to secure suitable opportunities.

You’ll deliver 1:1 coaching, run group workshops and help participants progress into lasting outcomes across an area-based, home-working model with local travel.

Formación

• Level 4 qualification or equivalent in a relevant area.
• Experience of working with young people, shaping their employability.
• Experience with employers and stakeholders.
• Experience of partnership working and delivering services collaboratively.
• Experience within skills or employability sectors.
• Caseload management in a target-driven environment.
• Knowledge of the local labour market and employment issues.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• Good IT skills, including MS Office and databases.
• Flexible travel to local locations.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a caseload of young people, providing tailored information, advice, guidance and coaching.
• Complete initial assessments to understand skills, needs, aspirations and potential barriers.
• Develop individual support plans with clear developmental and career goals.
• Match young people with suitable funded job opportunities and work with employers to ensure roles meet individual needs.
• Provide regular 1:1 support, progress reviews and workplace visits where required.
• Deliver engaging group workshops to help young people prepare for and succeed in the workplace.
• Build strong relationships with employers, DWP Work Coaches, Local Authorities, training providers and other local partners.
• Work with employers and young people to resolve challenges and support successful placements.
• Help participants prepare for their next step into sustained employment, education or training.
• Maintain accurate participant records and ensure all activity meets programme, quality and compliance requirements.
• Work towards individual and programme targets and KPIs.

Conocimientos

Relationship building

Caseload management

Communication skills

Time management

IT literacy

Travel flexibility

Group workshop delivery

Educación

Level 4 qualification in a relevant area

Level 4 IAG qualification

Descripción del empleo

Education Development Trust is seeking an Opportunity Adviser to join our Jobs Guarantee Programme, supporting unemployed young people into employment, education and training. You’ll manage a caseload, provide tailored guidance, and work with employers and partners to secure suitable opportunities.

You’ll deliver 1:1 coaching, run group workshops and help participants progress into lasting outcomes across an area-based, home-working model with local travel.