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Team Manager, Elevate Careers Service at Brighter Futures for Children
Job profile for Careers Coach - Elevate Team
Location: Reading
Date posted: 12/02/2025
Closing date: 2 March 2025
Job details:
* Salary: Level 6 Qualified £26,123 - £28,188 pa pro rata (£32,654 - £35,235 pa FTE)
* Careers Coach Assistant: £21,815 - £26,123 pa pro rata (£27,269 - £32,654 pa FTE)
* Contractual hours: 29.6
* Fixed-Term / Part-Time
About BFFC:
Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations to deliver children’s social care, early help & prevention, education services, and more.
The Team/Role:
This is a key role in the Elevate team (post 16 Participation and Engagement). You will work as part of the Elevate Careers Team, providing services for young people aged 16-18 (up to 25 years for those with LDD/Care Leavers) in target groups.
Role Responsibilities:
1. Work as part of the Elevate Careers Team, providing services for young people aged 16-18 (up to 25 years for those with LDD/Care Leavers).
2. Support a caseload of young people to achieve positive education, training, and employment outcomes.
3. Deliver high-quality careers information, advice, and guidance sessions for young people.
4. Work collaboratively with young people and families to develop their career management tools.
5. Promote the Elevate service internally and externally.
6. Deliver IAG in community settings, schools, and colleges.
7. Participate in launching, developing, and delivering new initiatives.
8. Support the manager and team with delivering statutory duties as part of the post 16 NEET strategy.
9. Record information accurately using the client data system.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
1. Significant experience of working with young people/young adults.
2. Experience working with vulnerable young people aged 13-25 years.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
4. Qualifications in careers guidance and development at level 6.
5. Level 4 job coaching or level 3 job coaching in supported employment qualifications.
What We Offer:
Contact details for any query or informal discussion:
Call Romana Taylor on 07966367499 or email Romana.Taylor@brighterfuturesforchildren.org
Inclusion and Diversity:
We encourage diversity in all respects and welcome applications from underrepresented communities.
Asking for Adjustments:
We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible for everyone.
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