Youth Placement & Employability Specialist

Gateshead Regeneration Partnership; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Hours

Learning & Development

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 learners aged 16 to 18 prepare for the workplace and progress toward employment, further learning, and greater independence. You will collaborate with learners, employers, families and partner organisations to create meaningful opportunities that enable learners to thrive.

The role requires an A Level 2 in English and Maths, strong administrative skills and the ability to travel.

Qualifications

• A Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
• Strong digital and administrative skills.
• Experience of engaging, supporting and motivating young people.

Responsibilities

• Identify, source and secure suitable work placements for learners aged 16–18.
• Complete vocational profiles to match learners to placement opportunities.
• Develop relationships with local employers to provide safe, meaningful placements.
• Build partnerships with learners, families and health professionals to ensure support.
• Monitor learner progress through contact and visits.
• Conduct health and safety assessments on placements.
• Support recruitment, induction and engagement activities.
• Attend events to raise awareness of Learning and Skills programmes.

Skills

Engaging youths

Communication

Organisational

Driving licence

Education

A Level 2 English & Maths

Job description

Gateshead Council is seeking a Placement Support Officer to help learners aged 16 to 18 prepare for the workplace and progress toward employment, further learning, and greater independence. You will collaborate with learners, employers, families and partner organisations to create meaningful opportunities that enable learners to thrive.

The role requires an A Level 2 in English and Maths, strong administrative skills and the ability to travel.