Careers Adviser

Connect2Hampshire; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 50,971,000 - 56,482,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect2Hampshire invites applications for a Training Careers Advisor within Hampshire Futures. You will deliver one-to-one and group sessions in schools/colleges to help young people navigate post-16 and post-18 options, including FE, apprenticeships, training and employment. DBS checks and safeguarding training are essential.

The role supports development within a high-performing local authority service and works with partners to help young people progress successfully.

Qualifications

• Level 6 Career Guidance qualification (or currently working towards this).
• English and maths qualifications (minimum Level 2).
• Degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Level 3 English and maths qualifications (Desirable).
• Level 4 Career Guidance qualification or equivalent (Desirable).
• Strong knowledge of current participation legislation and best practice.
• Understanding barriers young people face in progression including SEN/SEND.
• Knowledge of safeguarding requirements and up-to-date training.
• Experience delivering services in schools/colleges/local authorities to improve outcomes for young people.
• Experience with SEN/SEND and working in a team.
• Experience contributing to quality assurance processes.
• Experience using social media to engage with young people, parents/carers and/or employers (Desirable).

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Digital communication

Education

Level 6 Career Guidance qualification

Level 2 English & maths

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Training Careers Advisor

Location: Various

Contract Type: Bank

Salary £19.47 per hour

As a Careers Adviser, you will join Hampshire Futures, part of the Participation and Lifelong Learning Service within Hampshire County Council's Children's Services Directorate. You will work as part of a collaborative and supportive team, alongside colleagues and Business Support staff who play a key role in enabling the service to run effectively.

Through one-to-one and group sessions in schools and/or colleges, you will help young people make informed decisions at key transition points and understand the full range of post-16 and post-18 options, including further education, apprenticeships, training and employment.

Working closely with education providers and partners, you will contribute to a joined-up approach that supports young people to participate, succeed and progress. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your career within a high-performing and forward-thinking local authority service.

Vetting Requirements

• DBS Enhanced Check with Children's Barred List, Child workforce Essential

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 6 Career Guidance qualification (or currently working towards this).


• English and maths qualifications (minimum Level 2).

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent in a related field.


• English and maths qualifications (Level 3).


• Level 4 Career Guidance qualification or equivalent.

Knowledge

Essential

• Strong knowledge of current participation legislation and relevant best practice.


• Understanding of the barriers young people face in achieving successful and sustained post-16 and post-18 progression, including those with SEN and SEND.


• Knowledge of safeguarding requirements and a commitment to maintaining up-to-date training.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering services in a school, college, local authority or similar setting that improve outcomes for young people.


• Experience of working with young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).


• Experience of working effectively as part of a team.


• Experience of contributing to quality assurance processes that support continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Experience of using social media to engage with young people, parents/carers and/or employers.

Skills

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage workload effectively.


• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with young people and partners.


• Excellent written, verbal and digital communication skills.


• Professional resilience and a proactive, positive 'can-do' approach.

Behaviours

• A strong commitment to supporting young people's success and progression.


• Commitment to inclusion, diversity and wellbeing.


• Commitment to continuous professional development, both for yourself and others.


• Alignment with our core values and professional behaviours.

Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.