Are you passionate about supporting young people to take their next step into education, employment or training?
We are looking for an Education, Employment and Training Coach to work directly with young people who are not in education, employment or training, or who may be at risk of becoming NEET. This is an important role where you will provide information, advice and guidance, help young people explore their options, and support them to make positive and realistic plans for their future.
All about the Role
As an Education, Employment and Training Coach, you will work alongside young people at key transition points, helping them to understand the opportunities available to them and supporting them to overcome barriers to progression.
You will provide practical and personalised information, advice and guidance around education, training, employment, volunteering and personal development. You will help young people identify their next steps, access appropriate opportunities, and review their progress over time.
The role will include managing a caseload of young people, including those who are NEET and those of statutory education age who are at high risk of becoming NEET. You will use evidence-based interventions to support progression and will work with young people, parents, carers and partner agencies to build an accurate understanding of each young person’s current situation and barriers.
Interviews will take place 9th September at Sand Martin House
All about our Team
You will be part of a service that is committed to improving outcomes for young people across Peterborough. The team works with young people who may need additional support to make a positive transition into adulthood, particularly where they are experiencing barriers to education, employment or training.
The work is collaborative, varied and purposeful. You will work closely with colleagues across the Council and with a wide range of external partners to share information effectively, coordinate support and help young people access meaningful opportunities.
The team is committed to continuous improvement. This includes keeping up to date with post-16 learning opportunities, re-engagement programmes and contributing to the development of processes, quality standards, supervision and training.
This is a role where every conversation matters. You will be joining a team that values positive relationships, practical support, accurate information and a shared commitment to helping young people move forward.
All about You
We are looking for someone who can build trust with young people and communicate with empathy, patience and confidence. You will be able to listen well, understand individual circumstances, and help young people identify realistic options that support positive progression.
You will have experience of working with young people in a relevant environment and be confident working with a range of young people, including vulnerable young people and those with special educational needs. You will understand some of the barriers that can prevent young people from progressing into education, employment or training
You will be organised, resilient and able to manage your own workload. You will need strong problem-solving, negotiation, advocacy and information, advice and guidance skills, as well as the ability to keep accurate records using IT systems.
You will also be comfortable working flexibly across different locations and, where needed, outside normal working hours. A flexible approach and willingness to travel within and outside the city will be important.
Our Benefits
We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme…
- Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
- Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
- Access to car lease scheme
- Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
- Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
- Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
- Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
- Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
- Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards
Our Commitments
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are a person who has or considers yourself to have a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you’ve already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there’s no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.
