MAP is a charity providing free and independent advice, counselling, youth work and education for young people.
Join MAP in supporting young people across Norfolk
At MAP, we are advisers, counsellors, youth workers and other professionals working together to provide the best support we can to young people aged 11-25, in a way that works for them.
At MAP we work for social justice. We are an inclusive workplace, welcoming everybody to bring their authentic whole selves to work every day. Upholding equality at MAP is not only about eliminating discrimination; it is about actively recognising and valuing difference; making the most of everyone’s potential.
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Adviser
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 18.5 per week (Monday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Friday)
Location: Norwich (advisers may occasionally be required to cover hub services in our other Norfolk localities such Great Yarmouth and King’s Lynn)
Salary: Starting salary £30,561 per annum (pro rata) with incremental progression based on performance to £32,862 per annum (pro rata)
Closing date: 9.00 am Wednesday 17th June 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 23rd June 2026
We are excited to be in the position of recruiting an adviser to join our busy Advice Services; supporting advice delivery in our drop-in’s, ongoing advice project work and countywide advice enquiries. Our advisers provide impartial and confidential advice and guidance for young people aged 11-25 across Norfolk, on a wide range of issues including; employment, money, debt, housing and sexual health.
Our service is person centred, providing young people with the knowledge and tools required to make informed choices and access services and support.
Our highly skilled and professional team use trauma-informed approaches to help young people to address and resolve their problems, whilst supporting their aspirations and their transition into adulthood.
We are looking for a part time adviser to work on our Up+ project, providing IPS (Individual Placement Support) Employment Advice to young people.
The adviser we are looking for to work on this project will:
* Have experience in working one-to-one with young people aged 11-25.
* Experience in advising and coaching young people around employability.
* Demonstrate exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail (diary management, admin tasks, responding to employers and external professionals) to manage the demands of a dynamic caseload.
* Be driven to work to the project targets set and complete caseload monitoring data on a very regular basis.
* Have a strong networking skillset.
The successful candidate will be provided with training on the IPS model in order to support this work with young people.
This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
If you have any questions about the role please contact Georgie Murdoch, Advice Service Manager at georgiemurdoch@mapyoungpeople.org.uk.
How to apply:
For further information and application pack go to www.map.uk.net. Please submit your completed application form to HR@mapyoungpeople.org.uk.
The successful candidate will receive a range of benefits including:
* Competitive salary
* 30 days holiday increasing to 35 after 5 years’ service (plus bank holidays)
* Generous pension contributions
* Company sick pay
* Counselling and support through an Employee Assistance Programme
* Excellent on-going training and development opportunities
* Support from an established and reputable team
* Corporate events and activities
* Wellbeing focus
* Regular line management
* Flexible working
* Free tea and coffee
* A range of discounts through Blue Light Card
* Access to cycle to work scheme
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