About The Role
Employability & Skills Adviser - NEET
Permanent, Full Time
£32,701 to £38,471 per annum
Location: Basildon
Working Style: Community-based worker
Essex is a diverse county with some of the highest levels of deprivation in the country through to highly affluent communities, which gives us a wide variance in life expectancy and quality. In support of the delivery of Inclusive Economic Growth, ECC’s work on the skills system will aid increased employment rates in higher quality roles for Essex residents, demonstrate the benefits of Essex’s strategic location to large employers and enable increased quality of life and wellbeing for residents.
The Employability & Skills Adviser works with young people either one-to-one or in a group setting to upskill and support the transition from NEET (youth not in employment, education or training) to EET (Education, Employment, and Training). Offering impartial information, advice and guidance to raise aspirations and to make informed decisions for future career choices.
Accountabilities
* Assist young people to overcome barriers to learning and employment through a self-referral process. Provide impartial careers information and guidance, supportive of person-centred career planning, including CV writing, job applications, interview techniques, delivery of group work sessions and large-scale presentations.
* Manage individual caseloads and maintain accuracy of client records in conjunction with DfE guidance.
* Discharge the Council’s statutory responsibility to engage with all under 18 benefit claimants for DWP registration and child benefit registrations with HMRC.
* Brokers opportunities between providers and young people to enable preparation for the world of work and search for employment opportunities, including the promotion of the 8 Gatsby benchmarks as set out in the government’s careers strategy.
* Influence and negotiate the level and type of provision available, identify and inform gaps in education and training provision, and collate and disseminate information about current training opportunities, working closely with training providers.
* Support implementation of the future RPA strategy, advocating for young people to make and implement effective decisions in learning, employment, personal development and successful transition to adult life.
* Work in collaboration with stakeholders including senior school-based staff, social care, SEND, Youth Offending, Housing and partner agencies at senior management level, to provide wider support to young people with regard to training and employment.
* Develop and deliver large scale recruitment events, advocate with parents/carers and other professionals, to achieve the best outcomes for young people.
* Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.
The Experience You Will Bring
* Possesses an IAG Qualification, Dip CG, QCG or (minimum NVQ 4) level preferably working towards level 6 LDDS, or equivalent by experience.
* Evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge in relevant professional area.
* Advanced communication skills and solution-focused approach to identify and understand the needs of hard-to-reach young people, with the ability to coach and instil confidence, resilience and life skills.
* Proven track record of progressing young people into education, training and employment opportunities.
* A broad understanding of the issues affecting young people, opportunities for learning and the services provided by partner organisations; maintains currency with labour market information and developments within education.
* Ability to build working relationships with stakeholders and partner agencies which are collaborative and engender delivery.
* Advocate on behalf of young people with providers and partner organisations, negotiating with schools, colleges, employers and other agencies.
* Experience of analysing and interpreting data sets.
Compliance: The job role requires the holder to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.
Why Essex?
As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, Essex is an ideal place to develop your career or contribute to the local community.
Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and a welcoming employer for veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements of the role. We are committed to interview all disabled applicants under our Job Interview Scheme and to provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. All employees are expected to uphold our code of conduct, the Nolan principles and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Annual DBS update service is required for roles that necessitate a DBS check; the holder is responsible for maintaining and renewing the subscription.
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