Youth Empowerment Advisor: Targeted Support & Mentoring

Spacehouse Limited; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 Days Leave

Local Gov Pension

Job summary

Essex County Council is seeking a Targeted Youth Advisor in Basildon to support young people at risk of disengagement. You will provide impartial guidance, mentor individuals and deliver group work, aligning with national guidance and local partners across education, health and social services.

The role requires mobility across the operational area; a driving licence or equivalent mobility is essential. Salary ranges from £29,512 to £34,720 per annum, with 26 days leave and Local Government

Qualifications

• Educated to IAG Qualification, Dip CG, QCG or NVQ 4 LDDS (minimum NVQ 4).
• Preferably working towards level 6 LDDS.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist young people to overcome barriers to access universal services and learning or employment.
• Work with young people, families and schools to remove barriers to education.
• Manage a defined caseload and maintain records in line with DfE guidance.
• Deliver high quality one-to-one interventions, mentoring and group work.

Skills

Communication skills

Line management

One-to-one work

Group work

Negotiation

Mobility

Time management

Education

IAG Qualification/Dip CG/QCG/NVQ 4 LDDS

Towards level 6 LDDS

Job description

Essex County Council is seeking a Targeted Youth Advisor in Basildon to support young people at risk of disengagement. You will provide impartial guidance, mentor individuals and deliver group work, aligning with national guidance and local partners across education, health and social services.

The role requires mobility across the operational area; a driving licence or equivalent mobility is essential. Salary ranges from £29,512 to £34,720 per annum, with 26 days leave and Local Government