Careers Adviser (Northantts)

The Futures Group; Corby; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community-focused organization in Northamptonshire seeks a Careers Adviser. The role involves providing tailored advice to adults aged 19+, supporting them into various opportunities, and delivering sessions both online and in-person. Flexibility in working hours is encouraged to accommodate personal commitments. A driving license is essential for travel across the area.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing tailored careers advice to adults aged 19+.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex barriers.
• Full driving licence and ability to travel across Northamptonshire.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored careers advice and guidance to adults aged 19+.
• Support individuals into employment, education, or training.
• Deliver engaging sessions both online and in-person.
• Collaborate with partners and community networks.
• Use labour market insights to inform career planning.

Skills

Digital skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified careers adviser (level 4 or 6)

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about helping people unlock their potential and move forward in their careers? If so, we have an opportunity to join our Northamptonshire team as a Careers Adviser and make a real impact in your community.

Location: Hybrid (Home-based + weekly travel across Northamptonshire)

Grade: 5 (£28,700 - £32,031)

Hours: Full-time (37 hours/week) but that’s not set in stone!

We pride ourselves on the flexibility we offer and ensuring our staff achieve a healthy work life balance and we are open to discussions about different work patterns. So, if you are perhaps looking to work around family commitments, submit your application and let us know what would make this role work for you within your covering letter.

What you’ll do

• Provide tailored careers advice and guidance to adults aged 19+
• Support individuals into employment, education, or training
• Deliver engaging sessions both online and in-person
• Collaborate with partners and community networks
• Use labour market insights to inform career planning

What we’re looking for

• A qualified careers adviser, ideally level 4 or 6
• Strong digital and communication skills
• Experience supporting individuals with complex barriers
• Full driving licence and ability to travel across Northamptonshire