A Careers and Employment Advisor post in the Skills and Employability team at Careers Worcestershire, part of Worcestershire County Council's Adult Communities & Provider Services. It is a fixed-term contract to 31 March 2028, with a view to extending. The role is to help 16 to 24 year olds into education, employment or training through one-to-one and group mentoring. The work is split between a hub and outreach sites, with regular travel, some sites without public transport, and hybrid working where possible. Candidates need a real motivation to work with vulnerable young people, and mentoring or youth work experience is ideal.
What the job involves
- Support young people aged 16 to 24 into education, employment or training
- Deliver one-to-one and group mentoring sessions to young people
- Empower young people to pursue their career and employment aspirations
- Engage with young people, including those who are vulnerable or in crisis
- Provide a safe, inclusive environment where young people can access advice and support
- Travel regularly across Worcestershire to run outreach sessions
What’s required
Skills & knowledge
- Ability to engage and relate well to young people aged 16 to 24
- Passion for working directly with young people
Other
- Ability to meet the regular travel requirement across Worcestershire
Nice to have
- Experience of delivering one-to-one or group mentoring sessions
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of mentoring and youth work
- Experience of designing and developing resources for young people
What’s offered
- 26 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after five years
- Holiday matching up to 31 days for those joining without a break
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Learning and development opportunities
- Hybrid working where possible
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
