Vacancy Closed
Context of Role
The Junction Foundation are a vibrant children and young people’s charity dedicated to supporting young people aged 5-25 from across the Tees Valley who are facing challenges associated with social, economic and health disadvantages. They believe in the power of individualised support, skills development, and opportunity to help young people overcome barriers and achieve their full potential.
Role Description
The Junction Foundation are looking for a Youth Employment Advisor passionate about working with young people, with experience in career guidance, coaching, or youth work and a strong understanding of the challenges faced by young people in Redcar & Cleveland.
The preferred candidate will also have both the ability to work independently and as part of a team while showing creativity and initiative in developing new and effective ways to support young people.
Purpose of the Role
What you’ll do as part of the Youth Employment, Education and Skills Service:
- Work with young people aged 16-25 from Redcar & Cleveland to build resilience, increase their confidence, and equip them with the skills they need to succeed in employment, education, or training.
- Provide career guidance and support, helping young people explore their options, develop job search skills, and prepare for interviews.
- Support the delivery of workshops and training sessions on topics such as financial literacy, digital skills, communication, and teamwork.
- Advocate for the needs of young people at the local and regional level.
How to Apply
| Detailed Job Description | Youth Employment Advisor (Closing Date 31st January 2024) – The Junction Foundation |
| Application Format | Please download a full application pack for more information on this role.
When writing your application please ensure you address the person specification provided and highlight any information in excess of the criteria, please pay particular attention to criteria that will be assessed at the application stage which are marked with an ‘A’. If you don’t yet meet some of the Essential Criteria please indicate this on your application and we can discuss this with you if you are shortlisted for interview. They do not accept CV’s full pack to be completed. |
| Deadline | 31/01/2024 12:00 |
The Junction Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and they expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant checks deemed appropriate.
Basic Info
- Contract Type: Fixed Term – until 31st March 2027
- Role Type: Employment
- Hours: Full Time – 37.5 Hours per week
- Application Deadline: 31/01/2024 12:00
- Based: Redcar & Cleveland
- Salary: £27,868.00 – £27,868.00
- Salary Type: Fixed Salary
- Location (jobs): Redcar & Cleveland
- Role description: Project Support
- Organisation Name: The Junction Foundation
- Application Website: https://thejunctionfoundation.com/recruitment/
