Youth Employment Advisor Permanent

Help young adults who need extra support gain the skills, confidence and experience to move into work through a brand new youth employment programme in Hackney.

The role:

• Deliver 7.5 hrs/week of short employability sessions (CVs, interviews, workplace behaviours).
• Support learners in their work placements for around 25 hrs/week, helping them settle in and grow in confidence.
• Source and engage local employers to create meaningful placements.
• Liaise with employers, families and carers to ensure progress.

About you:

• Background as an Employment Advisor or similar (job coaching, employability, youth work, careers advice, recruitment).
• Confident engaging with employers and building partnerships.
• Strong communication and motivational skills.
• Experience supporting young people or disadvantaged groups into work is a bonus.
• No teaching qualification required – training provided.

Why join? Based in Hackney, you’ll help shape a brand new service, working directly with employers and young people to create real opportunities.

Please apply via this advert – we aim to respond to everyone. If you haven’t heard back within 72 hours, please complete the “Send Us A Message” form on the Contact Us page of the Red 5 People website. For more details, call the office and ask for James (number on the website).

PLEASE NOTE:  Salary scale is £27,027 – £33,341 (DOE)

Pleae note:  This is full time, 100% office / outreach based, Mon to Fri 9 – 5.