Skills and Employability Adviser

Job Title: Skills and Employability Adviser

Location: Eastbourne

Salary: £24,386 to £29,732

Role Overview:

Trigon Recruitment are looking for a Skills & Employability Adviser to support a case load of young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET), or are at risk of becoming NEET, with their transition into post-16 provision. As a Skills & Employability Adviser, you will use your creativity and mentoring skills to engage young people in the Youth Employability Service, supporting them to move on to their next progression.

Key Responsibilities:

Effectively liaising and communicating with a range of partner organisations to identify support for young people as needed.

Champion and promote opportunities and resources with the caseload and partners/stakeholders.

Maintain regular and consistent contact with young people to gain their trust, delivering effective caseload management, appropriately managing risk and safeguarding.

Assess, action plan and review to make sure that appropriate IAG planning, and support is available for young people on caseload.
Benefits

An annual salary of £24,386 to £29,732 per annum

30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Death in service life assurance policy (3 x annual salary)

Generous sick leave benefits

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Comprehensive training and development programmes

Health Assured – Employee Assistance programme
Person Specification

Maths and English GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent)

Minimum of IAG Level 4 qualification or willingness to work towards and relevant experience

Understanding and knowledge of post 16 pathways and opportunities and support services for young people

Demonstratable experience of working with vulnerable young people to achieve positive outcomes

Full driving licence and use of a vehicle
For any expressions of interest or for more information, please call Tiff Bennett on (phone number removed) or send CVs to (url removed)