Youth Placement & Employability Coordinator

Gateshead Council; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working

Learning & development opportunities

Health & wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Electric & hybrid car scheme

Exclusive discounts & salary sacrifice

Job summary

Gateshead Council is seeking a Placement Support Officer to help 16–18 year-olds prepare for work, learning and independence. You will work with learners, employers and partners to create meaningful placements and support progression.

You will identify placements, build employer relationships, monitor progress and ensure safety. A Level 2 English and Maths, plus strong administrative and safeguarding knowledge, are required.

Qualifications

• A Level 2 English and Mathematics; strong digital and administrative skills.
• Experience engaging, supporting and motivating young people with barriers.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Organised and proactive, able to work independently or with a team.
• Understanding safeguarding, health and safety in learning environments.
• Empathetic, non-judgemental approach with ability to inspire confidence.
• Current driving licence and access to a vehicle or travel ability.

Responsibilities

• Identify, source and secure suitable work placements for learners.
• Complete vocational profiles to match learners to opportunities.
• Develop relationships with local employers to provide meaningful placements.
• Build partnerships with learners, families, health professionals and others.
• Support learners to overcome barriers to participation and progression.
• Monitor learner progress via visits and feedback sessions.
• Conduct health and safety assessments for placements.
• Support recruitment, induction and engagement activities.
• Attend events to promote Learning and Skills programmes.
• Contribute to enrichment activity planning and learner reviews.
• Maintain accurate records and undertake admin duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Digital/admin skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Motivating young people

Education

A Level 2 English & Maths

Job description

Gateshead Council is seeking a Placement Support Officer to help 16–18 year-olds prepare for work, learning and independence. You will work with learners, employers and partners to create meaningful placements and support progression.

You will identify placements, build employer relationships, monitor progress and ensure safety. A Level 2 English and Maths, plus strong administrative and safeguarding knowledge, are required.