Careers Advisor

The Methodist Church in Britain; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Access to Health Scheme

CPD opportunities

Supportive organisation values

Job summary

DN Colleges Group is seeking a Careers Advisor to deliver impartial guidance across campuses for full-time, part-time and apprentice learners, helping them plan progression into education, training or work.

The role requires travel between sites with a full driving licence and Enhanced DBS. Level 4 Careers Guidance qualification (or working towards Level 6) is essential. You will conduct one-to-one interviews and group sessions while contributing to the college's Careers Strategy.

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification or Diploma in Careers Guidance, or currently working towards Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification.
• Experience in a careers guidance, careers education, or information and advice role.
• Confident and effective communication with a wide range of people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one careers guidance interviews and group presentations.
• Advise learners on courses, progression routes and career opportunities.
• Contribute to delivery of the college's Careers Strategy and Gatsby Benchmarks.
• Maintain accurate records on student records management systems.
• Support learners across campuses and travel between sites as required.

Skills

Guidance interviews

Group presentations

Communication skills

Impartial advice

Education

Level 4 Careers Guidance qualification

Working towards Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification

Job description

This Careers Advisor post sits in the DN Colleges Group Careers team, delivering the college's Careers Strategy and Gatsby Benchmarks. The work centres on impartial one-to-one guidance and group sessions for full-time, part-time and apprentice learners, helping them plan progression into education, training or work. The role spans campuses, local schools and community settings, with travel between sites and a full driving licence needed. Candidates need a Level 4 careers guidance qualification, or to be working towards Level 6, plus an Enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Deliver one-to-one careers guidance interviews supporting progression planning and career decisions
• Provide impartial careers education, information, advice and guidance to full-time, part-time and apprentice learners
• Advise prospective learners on courses, progression routes and career opportunities
• Deliver presentations, group sessions and careers activities to varied audiences
• Contribute to delivery of the college's Careers Strategy and Gatsby Benchmarks
• Support the college's Careers Programme and learner transition and enrolment activities
• Maintain accurate records on the college's student records management systems
• Support students across DN Colleges campuses as required
• Take part in taster programmes, enrolment activities and recruitment events
• Attend school engagement events, including industry days, talks and mock interviews
• Promote college provision within schools, community groups and partner organisations

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification or Diploma in Careers Guidance, or currently working towards a Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification

Experience

• Experience in a careers guidance, careers education, or information and advice role

Skills & knowledge

• Confident and effective communication with a wide range of people
• Delivering one-to-one guidance interviews and group presentations

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Full driving licence

Other

• Willingness to travel between campuses and locations as required

What’s offered

• 30 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays and an additional two weeks over Christmas
• Opportunity to join the pension scheme
• Access to the Health Scheme
• Ongoing professional development and continuous professional development activities
• Supportive organisation that values Ambition, Support, Partnership, Innovation, Responsibility and Equality