Careers Advisor

PeoplePlus; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the IAG sector is seeking a Careers Advisor in the Kent region to provide tailored support to adults. The role involves managing learners' caseloads, creating action plans, and delivering advice in various settings. Flexible working options, including a 4-day week, are available.

Qualifications

• IAG Qualification Level 2 or above is essential.
• Willingness to complete fully funded Level 3/4 IAG qualification.
• Knowledge of ESFA and ESF funding requirements beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support and quality advice to adults.
• Create SMART action plans and manage a caseload of learners.
• Work towards individual and team performance targets.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

IT Skills

Education

IAG Qualification Level 2

Level 3 qualification in Careers Information & Advice

Job description

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We are looking to recruit a Careers Advisor to be based in the Kent region, to be able to travel to Maidstone, providing tailored support to adults from a variety of backgrounds on a range of opportunities, including learning, career paths and employment. This role will carry a caseload of learners, create SMART action plans, provide tailored support and quality advice to adults. Working in local Restart centres, community venues, employer settings or remotely using video calls or telephone calls. You will be based at your closest office, then mileage will be paid to the other 2 sites. Please note, you will need a driving license and own transport for this role.

Customer First as a trademark at PeoplePlus is at the heart of everything we do – providing outstanding customer service across all communication methods; telephone, email, face to face, or remotely.

Providing high satisfaction levels to all individuals and supporting them to overcome potential barriers and support with making career related decisions about their future path.

This is an outcome-based contract which supports learners to achieve learning and job outcomes defined by the Department for Education. The role will require the ability to work towards and meet individual and team performance targets. Individual targets will be set monitored and measured.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• IAG Qualification Level 2 or above is essential, and a willingness to complete our fully funded official Level 3/ 4 IAG qualification once in role.
• Ideally Level 3 qualification in Careers Information & Advice (or equivalent)
• Excellent use of IT particularly in relation to teaching, presenting, financial performance and target monitoring
• Knowledge and experience of ESFA and ESF funding requirements would be beneficial
• Substantial vocational experience within the IAG sector would be beneficial
• Full UK Driving License and own vehicle.

We welcome applications from candidates looking for flexible working hours, or the opportunity to work a 4-day working week with condensed hours. All flexible working options will be discussed further at interview stage.