Youth Pathways Engagement Advisor

Cheshire West and Chester; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council is recruiting a Young People’s Advisor to deliver direct, practical support to NEET young people aged 13–19 (up to 25 with SEND), helping them overcome barriers and progress toward education, employment or training. The role focuses on building trusted relationships and delivering tailored interventions that promote positive outcomes.

The post requires trauma‑informed, inclusive support across Cheshire West and Chester, with a base in Ellesmere Port.

Qualifications

• Provide information, advice and guidance to targeted young people that builds trusting relationships enabling them to identify goals, overcome barriers, and achieve positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of young people, ensuring timely, inclusive, and responsive support.
• Ensure young people’s voices are central to planning and decision‑making.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding responsibilities, health and safety regulations, and data protection principles.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Good organisation skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Committed to flexible working.
• Capable of working under pressure.
• Driving License and use of own vehicle.

Job description

Cheshire West and Chester Council is recruiting a Young People’s Advisor to deliver direct, practical support to NEET young people aged 13–19 (up to 25 with SEND), helping them overcome barriers and progress toward education, employment or training. The role focuses on building trusted relationships and delivering tailored interventions that promote positive outcomes.

The post requires trauma‑informed, inclusive support across Cheshire West and Chester, with a base in Ellesmere Port.