NEET Prevention, Careers Advice and Tracking Officer

NEET Prevention, Careers Advice and Tracking Officer

We have an excellent opportunity available for a NEET Prevention, Careers Advice and Tracking Officer to join our proactive NEET Prevention Team at Wokingham Borough Council on a full time, permanent basis.

You will have the exciting opportunity to work as a NEET Prevention, Careers Advice and Tracking Officer undertaking tracking calls to young people, careers guidance interviews and interactions with other professionals in multi-agency meetings whilst holding an individual caseload of young people.

Benefits

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays

⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme

⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline

⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts

⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)

⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes

⭐ And much more! 

Key responsibilities

• Provide information, advice and guidance to unemployed young people aged 16-17 and up to 24 for those with SEND (Special Educational Needs or Disabilities), from a variety of settings across the borough, helping them to identify and overcome barriers preventing them from entering education, employment or training.
• Provide information, advice and guidance to young people who are at risk of NEET to help them make a successful transition from education into adult life.
• Track the progress of young people through tracking calls and intervene when required to offer support and guidance.
• Establish a knowledge of and good working relationships with local opportunity providers and support services to better advise and support young people into employment education or training.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 (previously Grade C) or equivalent
• You will either have a Level 6 qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) or have a Level 4 IAG qualification with the willingness to undertake a Level 6 IAG Apprenticeship.
• We are looking for someone with significant experience of working with young people, who is committed to providing excellent guidance and support.
• Ability to conduct effective one to one intervention with young people who are unemployed or at risk of unemployment
• Ability to effectively use assessment tools to identify risk and needs of young people
• Relevant experience of working directly with vulnerable young people  
• Experience of representing a service at multi-agency meeting and making effective contributions

This role is a hybrid role, with face-to-face careers guidance appointments offered in community locations across the borough on multiple days a week, along with opportunities to work from home or our office.

Our Area

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!

For an informal chat about the role please contact Charmian Shute (NEET Prevention Team Leader) Charmian.shute@wokingham.gov.uk

Closing date: 5th January 2025, 11pm

Interview date:  15th January 2025

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. 

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.