Careers Adviser

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Stafford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading council as a Level 6 Qualified Careers Adviser, supporting young people at risk of not continuing their education. This role involves delivering guidance in schools and community settings, fostering relationships, and promoting career opportunities. You'll make a real difference in Staffordshire's communities, helping young people maximize their potential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in educational/community settings.
• Ability to engage with a diverse range of young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide careers guidance and transition support for young people.
• Deliver one-to-one and group careers guidance interventions.

Skills

Time Management

Engagement

Education

Level 6 Qualification

Job description

Are you a Level 6 Qualified Careers Adviser with experience in an education setting?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Careers and Participation Service supporting young people who are at risk of not continuing in learning after statutory education and young people who are Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEET). You will also deliver careers guidance services in schools as part of our commercial careers offer to educational institutions. Join us, and you’ll contribute to communities and make a difference—because we all have a part to play in improving the lives of Staffordshire’s residents.

Main Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse range of young people, from disaffected to gifted and talented, providing careers guidance and transition support to enable successful participation in post-16 learning and to maximize their future potential.
• Deliver one-to-one and group careers guidance interventions in education and community settings.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with school staff and other relevant professionals.
• Promote and expand the commercial careers guidance offer to education providers.

The Ideal Candidate

As a Level 6 Qualified Careers Adviser, you will have experience working with young people in educational and/or community settings. You should also:

• Be able to engage and work with a wide range of young people, from disaffected to gifted and talented.
• Possess strong time management skills to handle a caseload of young people and educational providers to meet objectives.
• Have the ability to develop and manage working relationships with school staff and other professionals involved with your caseload.

About Staffordshire County Council

We are a distinctive county council with a strong sense of community and shared values. Our values, shaped by staff feedback and best practices, are central to our People Strategy. We foster a community spirit, pride, and ambition to build a better future for Staffordshire residents. We offer a supportive working environment that promotes full potential and work-life balance.

As part of our benefits, staff have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire.

Our Recruitment Process

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, encouraging applications from all backgrounds and communities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants meeting minimum criteria, and this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants should disclose any relevant cautions or warnings in their application.