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Education Training & Employment Officer

Service Care Solutions - Social Work
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Croydon, Surrey CR0 5RD

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Education Training and Employment Officer at Croydon Council is initially for 2 months with a workload of 36 hours per week.
  • The role offers a pay rate of £29 per hour through an umbrella company or £22 per hour on a PAYE basis.
  • Candidates should possess an advanced qualification or comparable experience in the field of education, training, or careers advice, along with direct experience working with young people.
  • Key responsibilities include providing one-on-one support, assessing educational goals, and delivering workshops focused on CV creation and job searching.
  • A good understanding of the NEET agenda and local provisions for 16-25 year olds is essential for this role.
Education Training and Employment OfficerDuration: Initially 2 monthsHours: 36 hours per weekRate: £29 umbrella an hour (£22 PAYE an hour)Croydon Council are looking for an Education Training and Employment Officer to join their 16+ Childrens Social Care TeamResponsibilities:
  • Providing door to door intensive one-to-one support and outreach work by delivering practical hands-on education, training and employment information, advice and guidance help and support to post-16 young people who are open to the 16+ Team for Care Experienced Young People who are either NEET or at risk of becoming NEET
  • Screening and assessing ETE goals and aspirations; gathering education history and reports from schools, colleges and training providers.
  • Offering suitable ETE opportunities, daily recording and evidencing of face-to-face contacts and interventions
  • Preparing monthly and/or quarterly post-16 ETE reports
  • Undertaking informal mentoring; working holistically with the young person, parents/carers and ETE providers
  • Delivering workshops to young people; CV creation; interview readiness and effective job searching
Requirements:
  • Good knowledge of the NEET agenda and strategies for improving and sustaining engagement of young people
  • Knowledge of local provision for 16-25 year olds
  • Advanced qualification or comparable experience in the field of 16-25 education, training or careers advice
  • Experience of working directly with young people in a frontline service, preferably within a career’s advice or education/training/employment context
  • Ability to travel between office site, home visits, community locations and education establishments

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