Directorate: Childrens Services
About the team
Are you interested in supporting the delivery of quality work with young people? Do you have good organisational, communication, numerical, and analytical skills? Do you have an eye for detail?
About the role
Hertfordshire County Council Services for Young People (HCC SfYP) is recruiting a Talent Mentor to deliver high-quality work and support for young people in Stevenage. The role will include:
1. Liaising with the school / career leader/guidance professional to get an overview of the young person's history, support needs, and aspirations.
2. Conducting detailed assessments of the young person's needs.
3. Developing an action plan with the young person outlining goals, actions, and timelines; then regularly reviewing progress and updating the plan as the young person advances through the 4 steps.
4. Providing 1-to-1 dedicated support.
5. Implementing strategies and supporting participants to take part in FE visits, participating in a mock assessment centre, and encounters with employers, employees, or training providers.
6. Supporting participants to develop strategies to overcome personal barriers to employability, addressing specific issues faced by the young person.
7. Liaising with other providers and partners within and beyond the project to identify suitable structured activities, re-engagement sessions, learning, or employment opportunities. Facilitating reasonable adjustments as needed.
8. Collaborating with the young person's family members, carers, and support network, with the young person's consent, to maximize their potential.
9. Driving license and access to a vehicle are required.
10. Excellent organisational and administrative skills with keen attention to detail.
11. Strong interpersonal skills.
12. Understanding the barriers faced by young people.
13. Ability to build rapport with young people and educational settings.
Desirable skills
* Good ICT skills.
* This role requires a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
* Ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire using personal transport or a company vehicle.
* Fluency in English, with the ability to communicate effectively with the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English. For signed language users, a sign language interpreter fluent in English will be required.
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