The Junction is recruiting for Youth Employment Advisor
Job Title: Youth Employment Advisor
Salary: £27,868 full-time equivalent, pro-rata for part time position
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week or 20 Hours per week. (One full time post and one part-time post available)
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2027
Make a difference in the lives of young people facing barriers to employment. Join our passionate team as a Youth Employment Advisor in Redcar & Cleveland!
Who we are:
We are a vibrant children and young people’s charity dedicated to supporting young people aged 5-25 from across the Tees Valley who are facing challenges associated with social, economic and health disadvantages. We believe in the power of individualised support, skills development, and opportunity to help young people overcome barriers and achieve their full potential.
What you'll do as part of the Youth Employment, Education and Skills Service:
- Work with young people aged 16-25 from Redcar & Cleveland to build resilience, increase their confidence, and equip them with the skills they need to succeed in employment, education, or training.
- Provide career guidance and support, helping young people explore their options, develop job search skills, and prepare for interviews.
- Support the delivery of workshops and training sessions on topics such as financial literacy, digital skills, communication, and teamwork.
- Advocate for the needs of young people at the local and regional level.
What we're looking for:
- A passion for working with young people and a commitment to supporting them to achieve positive outcomes.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills.
- Experience in career guidance, coaching, or youth work.
- A strong understanding of the challenges faced by young people in Redcar & Cleveland.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Creativity and initiative in developing new and effective ways to support young people.
What we offer:
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
Ready to make a difference?
We are excited to hear from passionate and motivated individuals who are eager to join our team and help us empower the future of Redcar & Cleveland.
We encourage you to share this job advert with your network and help us find the perfect candidate to join our team!
To apply
Please visit https://thejunctionfoundation.com to download an application pack. Completed packs to be email to recruitment@thejunctionfoundation.com or post to The Junction, Westfield Farm, The Green, Dormanstown, Redcar, TS10 5NA
When writing your application please ensure you address the person specification provided and highlight any information in excess of the criteria, please pay particular attention to criteria that will be assessed at the application stage which are marked with an ‘A’. If you don’t yet meet some of the Essential Criteria please indicate this on your application and we can discuss this with you if you are shortlisted for interview.
We do not accept CV’s full pack to be completed.
Closing date: noon on 31st January 2024
only successful applicants will be contacted.
Interviews to be confirmed for week commencing: 12th February 2024
Desired start date: 1st April 2024 or sooner
We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at our organisation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
The Junction is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant checks deemed appropriate.
Contact
The Junction Foundation
01642 756000
recruitment@thejunctionfoundation.com
The closing date for this job is 31 January 2024 - 12:00pm.