Careers Advisor

Walsall Council; Pelsall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Pelsall is seeking a motivated Career Advisor to inspire students about their future options and support their development. The role requires relevant qualifications and a commitment to safeguarding. The institution offers flexible working arrangements, generous benefits including a pension scheme, and a focus on training and development.

Benefits

Free access to onsite gym

Free onsite parking

Free lunch for staff on duty

Employee health & wellbeing initiatives

Extensive CPD & networking opportunities

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Level 4 Diploma in Career Information and Advice required.
• Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Advice preferred.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with employers to inspire students about work.
• Motivate students in school and inform them about options.
• Assess students' strengths and areas for development.
• Support the Academy's safeguarding responsibilities.

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Career Information and Advice

Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Advice (or other relevant degree)

Job description

Overview

Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy is an oversubscribed secondary academy with over 1400 students on roll at Key Stages 3-5. We are driven by outcomes, values and choices, building strong relationships based on respect at all levels. Working arrangements are flexible, with flexitime, full or part time and job sharing available. Candidates can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first-class pension scheme and ample opportunities for training and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with employer and others to ensure the academy fulfils its duty to students to inspire them about the world of work
• Inspire students to think about their future possibilities, to aim high, motivate them in school as well as beyond and ensure they are informed about their options
• Assess students' current strengths and areas for development to enable them to acquire the skills valued by employers
• Promote and actively support the Academy's responsibilities towards safeguarding

Qualifications

• Level 4 Diploma in Career Information and Advice
• Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Advice (or other relevant degree)
• Consideration will be given to candidates currently working towards a Level 6
• Successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check and suitable references

Benefits

• Access to extensive lifestyle savings
• Free access to onsite gym
• Free onsite parking
• Free lunch for staff on duty
• Employee health & wellbeing initiatives
• Extensive CPD & networking opportunities for all staff
• OAT People Strategy
• Free 24/7 confidential counselling service
• Generous pension scheme
• Strong focus on internal promotion
• Successful ECT support programme

EEO Statement

Walsall Council is committed to creating and working to uphold an inclusive environment where every person feels empowered, valued and respected. We strongly encourage applications from individuals across diverse backgrounds, and we work to treat all applicants fairly and without discrimination. We actively promote diversity and equality, ensuring that our services and opportunities are accessible to all members of our community.