I'd try to get him keen on something longer term ... a traineeship or apprenticeship ... whether it's something physical and labour-y, or being an orderley in a hospy or an office junior or phone stuff - something which gives him prospects for the future and room for growth and opportunities.

You've mentioned that he's quite intelligent, so he'll have options - that's great

He just needs to figure out whether he wants inside or outside, stuff with hands or brain, what he wants to work with, etc ...

Even non-traditionally guy stuff like reception or animal rescue or dental assistant or child care ... lots of those kind of jobs are starving for young guys! and plenty of them pay ok too - he'll be able to get some cash behind him, so in a year or two, he can make some choices about going out on his own and being properly independent



GL!