Young People's Progress Officer

7 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom RISE UP Full time

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Young People's Progress Officer to join our team at RISE UP. As a key member of our staff, you will play a pivotal role in connecting young people with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

The successful candidate will serve as the first point of contact for young people referred to the charity, conducting assessments to understand their backgrounds, aspirations, and barriers to employment.

You will match mentees with suitable mentors based on their needs and preferences, regularly monitoring mentor-mentee interactions to ensure engagement and progress.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people aged 16-30 who face barriers to employment. You will work collaboratively with our community partners, including job centres, supported housing groups, and training providers, to deliver a holistic approach in service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • First Point of Contact: Serve as the first point of contact for young people referred to the charity.
  • Assessment: Complete start-point assessments with young people to understand their backgrounds, aspirations, and barriers to employment.
  • Mentorship Matching: Match mentees with suitable mentors based on their needs and preferences.
  • Monitoring Progress: Regularly monitor mentor-mentee interactions, including check-ins with mentors and tracking mentor tracking forms, to ensure engagement and progress.
  • Personalised Mentoring: Provide personalised mentoring sessions to individuals, covering topics such as CV writing, interview skills, and LinkedIn optimisation.
  • Webinars and Content Creation: Deliver regular webinars and work with our marketing team to produce engaging video content with employer partners.
  • Post-Placement Support: Conduct post-placement check-ins for a 6-month period to ensure sustained progress and offer continued support.
  • Employability Programmes: Deliver structured employability programmes and accreditations such as BTEC work skills.
  • Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of all interactions with young people, mentors, and other stakeholders, using designated tracking systems.
  • Collaborative Working: Develop effective joint working practices with our community partners to ensure a holistic approach in service delivery to young people.

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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