Samantha Shade

Post 16 Assitant at Medway Council @Medway Council

Chatham, GB

🧭 Supporting Young People’s ProgressionProvide advice and guidance to young people on their Post 16 options (college, apprenticeships, training, jobs).Encourage participation in education, employment, or training (EET).Signpost to relevant services, providers, or support programmes.2. Tracking & Recording DestinationsAccurately record young people’s destinations on local and national tracking systems.Follow up with young people who are NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training).Monitor participation rates and escalate concerns where needed.3. 🤝 Partnership WorkingLiaise with schools, colleges, training providers, employers, and other services.Work closely with careers advisers, youth workers, SEN teams, and social workers.Build strong relationships to support positive outcomes for young people.4. Data & ComplianceSupport statutory reporting requirements (e.g. DfE NEET returns).Keep records accurate, up to date, and GDPR-compliant.Contribute to audits, reports, and performance monitoring.5. 🧡 Targeted Support for Vulnerable Young PeopleIdentify and prioritise support for vulnerable groups (e.g. care leavers, SEND, at-risk).Help remove barriers to participation (e.g. travel, mental health, finance).Ensure young people’s voices are heard and their needs are met.6. Administrative & Team SupportManage caseloads effectively.Support outreach, events, and initiatives to increase participation.Contribute to team meetings, service planning, and continuous improvement.

Rainham School for Girls

Alevel, Sociology

Rainham School for Girls

Alevel, Media

Rainham School for Girls

GNVQ, Health and Social Care

Apprenticeship

Level 6, Careers Advice and Guidance

The Open University

Alevel, Psychology

Rainham School for Girls

GCSE

The Open University

Alevel, Developmental and Child Psychology

Rainham School for Girls

A-level , Health and social care