Careers Advisor / Apprentice Careers Advisor

Teaching Vacancies; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Norwich is seeking candidates with a strong background in communication and experience working with young people. Essential qualifications include an Advice and Guidance qualification or equivalent. Applicants should demonstrate problem-solving skills, flexibility, and good organizational abilities. The role offers a commitment to safeguarding and access to employee benefits through a lifestyle portal. Interested candidates should be prepared for references and checks as part of the hiring process.

Benefits

Access to salary sacrifice schemes

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people is essential.
• Experience in an advisory/support position is desirable.
• Good English skills or equivalent is necessary.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to deal effectively with people

Flexible approach

Good IT skills

Good organisational and time management skills

Problem solving and analytical skills

Logical and methodical approach to work

Education

Advice and Guidance qualification or equivalent

Level 4 to 6 Diploma in Advice and Guidance or equivalent

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications

• Essential – Advice and Guidance qualification or English to grade C/4 or equivalent or good English skills
• Desirable – Level 4 to 6 Diploma in Advice and Guidance or equivalent (If you do not hold this qualification, you will be expected to complete this training after appointment, possibly through an apprenticeship.)

Experience

• Essential – Experience of working with young people
• Desirable – Experience of working with young people or working in an advisory/support position

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to deal effectively with people, using tact, courtesy and patience
• Flexible approach
• Good IT skills
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• A logical and methodical approach to work

What the school offers its staff

The Inspiration Trust offers all staff a range of benefits via our ‘my lifestyle' portal. All eligible staff will have access to a range of benefits from salary sacrifice schemes and employee discounts.

Commitment to safeguarding

Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.