Senior Adviser
| Organisation | Map |
|---|---|
| Location | Great Yarmouth will be your main base of work. There will be a requirement for you to be able to travel to locations other than your main base to attend meetings and provide occasional cover when necessary. |
| Website | Visit organisation website |
| Contract type | Permanent |
| Salary | Starting salary £33,552 per annum (pro rata) with incremental progression based on performance to £36,315 per annum (pro rata) This role does not meet the requirements for skilled worker visa sponsorship under the UK immigration rules. |
| Hours | 37 per week *Flexible working options available: part time applications will be considered on a job-share basis or stand alone with sufficient hours for the role to be covered. If applying on a part-time or job-share basis please state the hours you require to work. |
| Date posted | 21 April 2026 |
| Closing date | 5 May 2026 |
MAP is a charity providing free and independent advice, counselling, youth work and education for young people.
Join MAP in supporting young people across Norfolk
At MAP, we are advisers, counsellors, youth workers and other professionals working together to provide the best support we can to young people aged 11-25, in a way that works for them.
At MAP we work for social justice. We are an inclusive workplace, welcoming everybody to bring their authentic whole selves to work every day. Upholding equality at MAP is not only about eliminating discrimination; it is about actively recognising and valuing difference; making the most of everyone’s potential.
We are excited to be in the position of recruiting a Senior Adviser to supervise and support our advice services based at our Great Yarmouth Hub, which includes advice drop-in’s three days a week where young people can get support on a wide range of issues without the need for an appointment.
We are looking for an innovative individual with the ability and drive to support shaping MAP services in Great Yarmouth. We have recently moved to a new building and the successful candidate will take the lead on promoting and delivering our established advice drop-in service at our new site.
You will also have experience in delivering person centred advice and interventions to young people in areas including, housing, mental health, debt, benefits, employment and other issues that impact young people. You will have experience of line management and will coordinate and manage skilled advisers.
You will be able to work autonomously to provide day-to-day supervision of a team providing drop-in services, while maintaining excellent communication with the teams based in our Kings Lynn and Norwich Hubs to support the standardisation and streamlining of services across the county.
The role will require regular contribution to the development of MAPs Advice Services via fortnightly management meetings and monthly service team meetings. Line management and the provision of initial safeguarding consultations are also key aspects of the role.
Please note: The role requires working until 6.00 pm on drop-in days due to our hub opening times and one 7.00 pm finish each week. It also requires working one day a week in Norwich, with travel expenses covered.
This role requires a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
If you have any questions about the role please contact Georgie, Advice Service Manager, at georgiemurdoch@mapyoungpeople.org.uk.
The successful candidate will receive a range of benefits including:
• competitive salary
• 30 days holiday increasing to 35 after 5 years’ service (plus bank holidays)
• generous pension contributions
• company sick pay
• Counselling and support through an Employee Assistance Programme
• excellent on-going training and development opportunities
• support from an established and reputable team
• corporate events and activities
• wellbeing focus
• regular line management
• flexible working
• free tea and coffee
• a range of discounts through Blue Light Card
• access to cycle to work scheme
How to apply
For further information and application pack go to www.map.uk.net. Please submit your completed application form to HR@mapyoungpeople.org.uk.
Closing date: 9.00 am Tuesday 5th May 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 12th May 2026
