Employability & Skills Adviser
Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £32,701 to £38,471 per annum
Location: Basildon
The Opportunity
Essex is a diverse county with varying levels of deprivation and affluence, affecting life expectancy and quality. The ECC aims to support inclusive economic growth by improving employment rates, demonstrating Essex's strategic advantages to employers, and enhancing residents' quality of life.
The Employability & Skills Adviser will provide impartial advice and guidance to young people, helping them progress into post-16 opportunities, employment, education, training, and vocational pathways.
Accountabilities
* Assist young people in overcoming barriers to employment through self-referral, providing careers guidance, CV writing, job applications, interview techniques, group sessions, and presentations.
* Manage caseloads and maintain accurate client records following DfE guidance.
* Engage with under 18 benefit claimants for DWP registration and child benefit registrations with HMRC.
* Broaden opportunities by liaising with providers and young people, promoting the 8 Gatsby benchmarks.
* Negotiate and influence education and training provision to meet economic and young people's needs, and share information on training opportunities.
* Support the implementation of the RPA strategy, advocating for young people's decision-making in learning and employment.
* Collaborate with stakeholders across education, social care, SEND, Youth Offending, Housing, and partner agencies to support young people's training and employment.
* Develop and deliver large-scale recruitment events, engaging with parents, carers, and professionals.
* Meet specific targets and objectives as outlined in the performance management framework.
The Experience You Will Bring
* Possess an IAG Qualification, Dip CG, QCG, or NVQ Level 4, preferably working towards Level 6 LDDS or equivalent.
* Demonstrate ongoing professional development and expertise in relevant areas.
* Have advanced communication skills and a solution-focused approach to engage hard-to-reach young people, building their confidence and resilience.
* Proven success in progressing young people into education, training, and employment.
* Broad understanding of issues affecting young people, opportunities for learning, and services offered by partner organizations, with current labour market knowledge.
* Ability to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders and negotiate with providers and agencies.
* Experience in analyzing and interpreting data sets.
Note: The role requires mobility across the operational area. Candidates must have a driving license and access to a vehicle or meet mobility needs through other means.
Why Essex?
Essex offers a dynamic public service environment covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents. Committed to transformational change and innovation, Essex provides flexible working options and career development opportunities.
In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government’s devolution priority programme, aiming to establish a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026.
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All employees are expected to share this commitment.
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