JOB PURPOSE
To provide intensive mentoring support to young people and adults aged 16 - 29 years in accessing and maintaining a positive destination into employment, education and training..
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
- To undertake outreach activity to access and provide support to unemployed young adults in particular those 'hard to reach' and far from the labour market.
- Support young adults to access appropriate support agencies
- Support young adults to access education, employment and training and offering one to one practical support from the point of engagement through the application and enrolment stage and whilst on a programme.
- Working closely with providers and partner organisations to ensure that they understand and meet the needs of the participants
- Liaise with providers in inspiring and motivating participants within a structured environment.
- Work with a caseload of young adults including recording of support interventions, progress and monitoring around progressions
- Work closely with colleagues to ensure a clear plan to address individual participant needs is in place.
- Mentor and work closely with participants to ensure access and engagement with support provision that is put in place.
- Make use of ICT for the recording of any interventions with participants, opportunity providers and support organisations
Connect2Dudleyis a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.