Education Employment Adviser
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Education Employment Adviser, Wiltshire Council, full-time onsite in Trowbridge, 37 hours, temporary 12 months, salary £31,537 to £33,699 per annum. You will support 16 to 18-year-olds including SEND and NEETs by tracking education, employment and training destinations, maintaining participation records and coordinating with families, colleges and partner agencies. Managing a caseload, you’ll develop personalised progression plans and help young people secure education, training or employment until they turn 18. Essential: Level 4 qualification in advice and guidance or equivalent, plus experience with young people in education, social care or youth work; desirable: IAG qualification, EHCP knowledge. Tips: tailor your CV with SEND and EET success stories, show relationship-building and outcomes, read the role spec, be authentic, and check spam for updates; contact Kirstie Barter for questions.
Salary: £31,537 - £33,699 per annum
Hours per week: 37 hours
Temporary / Fixed-term: 12 Months
Interview date: To be confirmed after shortlisting
Are you passionate about helping young people reach their full potential? We are looking for an enthusiastic Education and Employment Adviser to make a real difference for 16 to 18-year-olds in Wiltshire.
In this role, you will support young people in taking their next steps by tracking and recording their education, employment and training destinations. A significant part of the role involves maintaining accurate participation records, following up with young people and families, and ensuring vulnerable young people do not remain disconnected from education, employment or training.
You will provide information, advice, guidance and practical support to young people, particularly those with SEND who are NEET or at risk of becoming NEET, helping them overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes. Managing a caseload, you will develop personalised progression plans and work closely with families, educational providers and partner agencies to coordinate effective support and participation. A key aspect of the role is building positive relationships and keeping in touch with young people throughout the year, helping them find and sustain education, employment or training opportunities until they turn 18. This includes working with SEND, Youth Offending and Children in Care teams.
To succeed, you will need a Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) in advice and guidance, education, social care or youth work. Experience working with young people in education, social care or community settings is essential, alongside a good understanding of the education system, employability skills and equal opportunities legislation. If you are committed to helping young people achieve their potential and are ready to make a difference, apply today!
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.
Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.
We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
Contact details
Kirstie Barter, Post 16 Skills and Participation Manager, [email protected]
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Application criteria
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Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion
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Key Responsibilities
• Support young people with SEND who are NEET.
• Maintain accurate participation and destination records.
• Provide information, advice and guidance on education, training and employment options.
• Work with families, colleges and partner agencies to coordinate support.
• Manage a caseload and develop personalised EET plans.
Essential
• Experience working with young people with SEND and their families.
• Experience in education, careers, youth work, social care, employment support or a related field.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good organisational and IT skills.
Desirable
• Information, Advice and Guidance qualification.
• Knowledge of EHCP processes and post-16 pathways.
• Experience supporting young people who are NEET or vulnerable.