Employment Mentoring Support Officer

Neway is looking for an Employment Mentoring Support Officer to join our client based with Lewisham Council., This role is starting on the 16th of Sept, working 35 hours a week, initially for a 6 month contract that is likely to be extended.

Main Purpose of the job:

Providing mentoring and employment support for NEET young people aged 16-24 across the borough, focusing on individually tailored support, building confidence, motivation, and personal development, helping young residents into employment, education, or training. The purpose of this role is to provide:

1. A comprehensive, effective, integrated, systemically informed mentoring and employability service to support young people resident in Lewisham aged 16 to 24 who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET), ensuring that the highest possible standards of advice and guidance are rigorously maintained.
2. To seek out and work with young residents who are furthest from the labour market and experiencing multiple forms of disadvantage and/or have significant additional support needs. Going to where young people are, to engage those who need support most.
3. To adopt an empathetic and caring approach to help the young people develop their confidence and skills, ensuring each young person is consulted and empowered as the co-designer of their support plan.
4. To work closely with local youth and community organisations and the Lewisham Economy, Jobs and Partnership Division to ensure that targets are achieved.
5. Provide a written monthly performance update and forecast of activity and outcomes for the upcoming month within 4 working days of the end of the calendar month.