Progression Adviser

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Progression Adviser on a 3 months contract with a possibility of further extension.

Purpose of the role:

Deliver wraparound support to improve education, employment and training (EET) outcomes for young people of secondary school age up to the age of 18 (or 25 with LD/SEN) who are NEET or in vulnerable groups, including those who are attending Alternative Provision, College, and those who are, or have been subject to a youth offending order.

Ensure that young people receive high quality, impartial information, advice and guidance, and develop appropriate pathways and plans to access EET.

Ensure that young people’s progression in learning is recorded appropriately on all relevant systems efficiently in order to contribute to achieving the client’s targets and priorities.

Main responsibilities:

• Work within an appropriate safeguarding framework, and take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people at all times.
• Meet agreed targets to support the progression and retention in EET of young people on your allocated caseload.
• Deliver individual interventions and targeted follow up to support young people’s progression in EET, in the context of the role of the local authority and the requirement to meet agreed targets relating to EET outcomes.
• Undertake effective assessment with young people to agree individual goals and action plans, in order to support access to EET. Use guidance and brokerage skills to meet the agreed priorities, and review and celebrate progress towards these as appropriate.
• Track young people allocated to your caseload effectively.
• Monitor the caseload regularly to ensure that destination information is up to date and that the service remains in contact with young people as appropriate.
• Build and maintain relationships with key organisations supporting the education, training and employment of young people post 16 including colleges, employers, work based learning providers and the voluntary, community and faith sector.

Requirements:

• Level 3 Early Years Care and Education Certificate
• Enhanced DBS & barred list check (Child)

If you are interested, please apply or contact Pocholo for more information!