Youth Engagement & Education Pathways Advisor

Essex County Counci; Harlow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Essex County Council is recruiting a Targeted Youth Advisor in Harlow to support young people at risk of disengagement from education, employment and training. You will deliver intensive one-to-one mentoring, bespoke groupwork and positive activities to help young people overcome barriers and re-engage with learning and post-sixteen opportunities.

You will work with schools, families and partner agencies under the government’s guidance on Alternative Provision, manage a defined caseload, and

Qualifications

• Educated to IAG Qualification, Dip CG, QCG or NVQ 4 LDDS (minimum NVQ 4).
• Preferably progressing towards Level 6 LDDS; CPD expected.
• Broad understanding of barriers to education and local offers from partner organisations.

Responsibilities

• Assist young people to overcome barriers to access universal services and learning or employment with impartial guidance.
• Engage with schools, families, and partners to remove barriers to education in line with guidance.
• Manage a defined caseload and maintain accurate records per statutory requirements.
• Deliver high-quality one-to-one interventions, mentoring and group work.
• Develop and participate in large-scale employability and recruitment events.

Skills

Impartial advice and information

Mentoring

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Education

IAG Qualification

Dip CG

QCG

NVQ 4 LDDS

Level 6 LDDS

Job description

Essex County Council is recruiting a Targeted Youth Advisor in Harlow to support young people at risk of disengagement from education, employment and training. You will deliver intensive one-to-one mentoring, bespoke groupwork and positive activities to help young people overcome barriers and re-engage with learning and post-sixteen opportunities.

You will work with schools, families and partner agencies under the government’s guidance on Alternative Provision, manage a defined caseload, and