Youth Support Adviser

Are you looking for a rewarding career that enables you to make a positive difference to the lives of young people in East Sussex?

Are you a dedicated and empathetic individual with a proven ability to build strong relationships and support individuals from diverse backgrounds in achieving their goals?

Would you like to be part of an award-winning Charity that helps improve the lives of more than 300,000 individuals each year?

If so, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

CXK is looking for a Youth Support Adviser to support the YES team and young people who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET), or are at risk of becoming NEET, with their transition into post-16 provision.  As a Youth Support Adviser, you will be confident in communication and successfully engage with young people through various methods, we call this tracking.

Main responsibilities:

• Champion and promote education, employment and training opportunities and resources with NEET young people.
• Carry out tracking of EET situations as part of the Tracking Team and record this work on the Aspire database.
• Complete initial MAPP assessments for young people who access YES.
• Represent the YES service in other venues, such as colleges or community hubs.

Please click here for the full job description and person specification

In return for your skills and experience, you’ll receive the following benefits:

• An annual salary of £23,088 to £23,907 pro rata
• 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service)
• Death in service life assurance policy (3 x annual salary)
• Generous sick leave benefits
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Comprehensive training and development programmes
• Mental health first aiders
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Interest free parking permit loans
• Health Assured – Employee Assistance programme

 About CXK

 CXK is an award-winning charity that empowers young people and adults to build the skills and confidence they need to move into sustainable education, employment or training.  The National Careers Service provides careers information advice and guidance to help people make decisions about learning, training and work.

 Passion, innovation, and integrity are at the heart of our culture.  Therefore, we’re dedicated to bringing together highly skilled people who are passionate about making a difference.  In return, we offer a flexible, professional, and friendly work environment in which staff are truly valued and invested in.

 To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV and supporting statement (max 750 words) to recruitment@cxk.org  Your supporting statement should address how you meet the requirements of the job description and person specification. Please note that CVs alone will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Tuesday 28th May 2024. Interviews will be held w/c 3^rd June 2024 in Eastbourne. 

If you have any questions about the role, please contact the YES Area Manager, zoechild@cxk.org

**Please note that we reserve the right close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.  Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible**