Careers Advisor

Connect2Hampshire; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect2Hampshire, trading as Hampshire Futures in Basingstoke, is seeking an experienced Careers Advisor to deliver high-quality, impartial CIAG to young people, with a focus on care-experienced learners, NEETs and those with SEND.

The role emphasizes raising aspirations, reducing progression barriers, and contributing to a coordinated careers programme aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks. The position is full-time and on-site in Basingstoke with a fixed-term contract until March 2027.

Qualifications

• High-quality, impartial CIAG to support young people in making informed decisions.
• Experience delivering CIAG to post-16 and NEET cohorts is desirable.
• Working in a council setting with SEND experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted, person-centred CIAG that supports transitions into education, employment, or training.
• Liaise with schools, colleges, training providers, employers, and support services to ensure access to opportunities.
• Deliver impartial CIAG tailored to individual needs, including those with SEND or at risk of NEET.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in careers guidance across all young people.

Skills

CIAG experience

Careers guidance

Education

Level 6 Careers guidance qualification

Job description

Careers Advisor - Hampshire Futures

Location: Basingstoke Discovery Centre, Basingstoke, Hampshire - Fully on site

Must have a level 6 Careers guidance qualification

Rate per hour: £17.76

Contract until March 2027

Experience in a council setting and SEND is preferred This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, highly motivated and talented person to join our team in the Hampshire Futures service, supporting our statutory NEET (Not in Education, Employment and Training) duties. A significant part of this role will involve working with care experienced young people to progress and sustain positive outcomes.

About The Role:

• To provide high-quality, impartial careers information, advice, and guidance (CIAG) to support young people, particularly those who are post-16, Care experienced, NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training), or have SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), in making informed decisions about their future education, training, and employment pathways.
• A significant part of this role will involve working with care experienced young people.
• The role aims to raise aspirations, reduce barriers to progression, and promote sustained engagement in positive destinations.
• Careers Advisers will work in alignment with the Gatsby Benchmarks and the CDI Framework, contributing to a whole-school or multi-agency approach to careers education and transition planning.
• To liaise and work with educational and training establishments and with other partner agencies and organisations as directed by the Team Coordinator/Development Manager.
• To work with colleague Careers Advisers and contribute to the development of the service.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide targeted, person-centred careers information, advice, and guidance (CIAG) that supports positive transitions into education, employment, or training.
• A significant part of this role will involve working with care experienced young people.
• Working collaboratively with schools, colleges, training providers, employers, Virtual School and support services to ensure young people have access to accurate information and meaningful experiences that enhance their career readiness and participation.
• Supporting young people in schools and colleges to make informed, confident decisions about their future education, training, and employment pathways. You will deliver impartial, high-quality careers information, advice, and guidance (CIAG) that is tailored to individual needs, including those of young people with SEND or those at risk of becoming NEET.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of a stable careers programme in line with the Gatsby Benchmarks, particularly Benchmarks 3, 4 and 8.
• Apply the CDI Career Development Framework to structure guidance around key learning areas such as self-awareness, career exploration, and managing transitions.
• Work in partnership with schools, colleges, training providers, employers, and support services to create a coordinated approach to careers education and transition planning.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the service by implementing procedures that provide continuous improvement.
• Liaise with other HCC teams as appropriate to meet service level targets and agreements and maintain accurate and confidential records of guidance sessions, outcomes, and follow-up actions in line with data protection and safeguarding policies.
• Work as part of a team to ensure the NEET statutory returns and September Guarantee information is timely and accurate.
• Support the development of employability skills, including CV writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of careers guidance, ensuring that all young people have access to meaningful opportunities.
• Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) to maintain knowledge of careers guidance theory, practice, and policy developments.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