Education, Training & Employment Adviser

What are we looking for?
Futures are recruiting for an Education, Training and Employment adviser to work within Nottinghamshire Youth Justice Service supporting young people aged between 10 to 18 years of age who are involved in the Youth Justice Service. The aim is to support this cohort to make positive life choices, and raise aspirations, and engage in education, employment and training. You will work alongside partner agencies, to deliver a coordinated approach supporting young people to access and maintain education, employment and training opportunities, taking into account their additional needs.

The successful candidate will need to have a good understanding of young people who have offending histories, and the barriers that may affect their opportunities. You will need to build a network and relationship with local partners, and have the ability to identify and record agreed outcomes. Additionally, you will promote the service with local partners and organisations, to build the referrals coming through our service. It’s essential for the candidate to have a ‘can-do’, proactive and flexible style of working.

Our underpinning approach is a ‘child first, offender second’ attitude and we are passionate in ensuring that young people have the opportunity to achieve their potential.

Who Are We?

We are an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding social enterprise at the forefront of providing jobs and skills advice, training and apprenticeships to support young people, adults into work with reputable employers and training. We deliver projects and administer funding within local communities and operate the National Careers Service across the East Midlands and Eastern England. We are jointly owned by Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council.

Our mission is to inspire people of all ages to achieve their potential and, in so doing, help reduce unemployment and support economic growth.

What can we offer?
At Futures, our company-wide values: underpin who we are and what we do, and it is essential that all colleagues share these. Having these values means we work in a culture which is open to learning and improvement, leads by example, is passionate about making a difference and develops the potential of both colleagues and clients.

Having a happy and motivated workforce is critical to our ongoing success. We genuinely care about our colleagues and offer a range of benefits and opportunities to support you in your role and grow in confidence. We will: help you develop in your role, support your career growth, promote positive health and wellbeing at work, and encourage a good work/life balance.

Job Specification Requirements
The successful candidate will:

• Have a minimum of a level 3 Careers Guidance qualification (desired).
• Ability to use computer systems effectively (word processing, databases, email and internet).
• Excellent interpersonal skills (particularly effective communication, flexibility, adaptability and initiative skills).
• Able to manage time and caseload whilst maintaining quality policy and procedural standards.
• Effective administrative, organisational and planning skills.
• A positive, approachable team player with a can-do attitude.

For more information and an informal discussion please contact Laura Moore on 07570671595.

Application Method
To apply, and for further details and a job description for this vacancy visit the Futures website.

https://www.the-futures-group.com/jobs/

Job reference: FUT70

Closing Date: 15 September 2019, Midnight
Interview Date: Week Commencing 23 September 2019

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks prior and during employment.

Futures is supportive of job share working arrangements wherever possible. If this is something you are interested in we would encourage you to discuss this during the selection process.