At Connexions we work with young job seekers up to the age of 19. Our Personal Advisers work in local schools and Access points and assist young people find employment. Our database of work seekers includes young people with a wide range of skills, abilities and qualification levels.

We offer employers a free vacancy service. This includes;

• Assisting you draw up a suitable job specification and advising on wages and availability of suitable applicants
• Promoting your vacancy to all job seekers through mail outs, our website www.4you2.org.uk and in local Connexions Access Points Countywide
• Providing you with up to date information regarding local training provision and funding for employing young people
• Advising on current legislation concerning young workers such as equal opportunities, minimum wage, time off for study etc
• Provide updates and information on recent changes to education and qualifications
• Providing opportunities to develop links with local schools and colleges, making the skills and resources of your industry available to support the curriculum.

Filling your vacancy

The Central Vacancy Unit will be happy to assist you with any queries. We can:

• Discuss the details of your vacancy and assist you in drawing up a job description
• Advise on pay, training and availability of suitable young people
• Agree selection procedures and can offer you the use of our:
  standard application form
• Match your vacancy and notify suitable young people
• Advertise your vacancy in our Access points and on our website for young people: www.jobs4you2.org.uk
• Submit interested candidates to you
• Contact you at regular intervals to see how your vacancy is progressing

In return we would expect you to provide us with the details of any young person you recruit and will be happy to assist you in arranging training etc.

For more information please check the following form:

Employer Agreement Form [1.6MB]


Contact us

Contact us now to discuss your requirments
T: 01604 614939

or email us a copy of your advert or job description, and we will contact you to clarify any details.

cvu@connexions-northamptonshire.org.uk