Education Employment Adviser
Job Location:
Trowbridge - UK
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Job Summary
Salary: 31537 - 33699 per annum
Hours per week: 37 hours
Temporary / Fixed-term: 12 Months
Interview date: To be confirmed after shortlisting
Are you passionate about helping young people reach their full potential We are looking for an enthusiastic Education and Employment Adviser to make a real difference for 16 to 18-year-olds in Wiltshire.
In this role you will support young people in taking their next steps by tracking and recording their education employment and training destinations. A significant part of the role involves maintaining accurate participation records following up with young people and families and ensuring vulnerable young people do not remain disconnected from education employment or training.
You will provide information advice guidance and practical support to young people particularly those with SEND who are NEET or at risk of becoming NEET helping them overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes. Managing a caseload you will develop personalised progression plans and work closely with families educational providers and partner agencies to coordinate effective support and participation. A key aspect of the role is building positive relationships and keeping in touch with young people throughout the year helping them find and sustain education employment or training opportunities until they turn 18. This includes working with SEND Youth Offending and Children in Care teams.
To succeed you will need a Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) in advice and guidance education social care or youth work. Experience working with young people in education social care or community settings is essential alongside a good understanding of the education system employability skills and equal opportunities legislation. If you are committed to helping young people achieve their potential and are ready to make a difference apply today!
Why us
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Contact details
Kirstie Barter Post 16 Skills and Participation Manager
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Application criteria
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Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Support young people with SEND who are NEET.
Maintain accurate participation and destination records.
Provide information advice and guidance on education training and employment options.
Work with families colleges and partner agencies to coordinate support.
Manage a caseload and develop personalised EET plans.
Qualifications
Essential
Experience working with young people with SEND and their families.
Experience in education careers youth work social care employment support or a related field.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Good organisational and IT skills.
Desirable
Information Advice and Guidance qualification.
Knowledge of EHCP processes and post-16 pathways.
Experience supporting young people who are NEET or vulnerable.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
