Careers Advisor - Level 6 Qualified

EBP South; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

EBP South is seeking a dedicated careers adviser to provide impartial information, advice and guidance to students from Year 7 to Year 13. The role involves supporting career planning, understanding Post 16 options and engaging with schools across Hampshire.

You will liaise with partner agencies and training providers, help students access apprenticeships and higher education, and contribute to CEIAG training sessions. Some local travel between schools is required.

Qualifications

• Provide impartial information, advice and guidance to students from Year 7 to Year 13 in school, sixth form and college settings.
• Advise on Post 16 and Post 18 options including college, apprenticeships, higher education, voluntary work and PT/FT employment.
• Liaise with partner agencies, service providers, employers and training providers.

Responsibilities

• Support young people's career learning, planning and development by providing impartial information, advice and guidance to students Year 7–13.
• Advise and guide students on pathways after school and college.
• Collaborate with schools and CEIAG staff to deliver training sessions and evaluate impact.

Skills

Career guidance

Impartial information

Advice and guidance (IAG)

Stakeholder liaison

Education

FE/UCAS knowledge

Job description

Job Type: Full Time or Term time plus 2 weeks. Full Time - 37 hours per week.

Locations: Basingstoke and North Hampshire.

Do you care about making a difference for young people?

We are looking for someone who wants to work in a dynamic organisation, that is passionate about inspiring and preparing young people for the transition to the world of work.

• Able to support young people's career learning, planning and development by providing impartial information, advice and guidance (IAG) to students from Year 7 to Year 13 in school, sixth form and college settings. Also advocating on their behalf when required.
• Experienced in assisting young people into Post 16 and Post 18 Options that includes college, apprenticeships, higher education, voluntary work and PT/FT employment.
• Able to liaise and network with a range of partner agencies, service providers, employers, and training providers.
• Can develop and maintain an understanding of the local labour market and employment opportunities.
• Can support school or college staff in training sessions related to careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG).
• Able to evaluate all activities in terms of impact.
• FE and UCAS experience desirable but not essential.
• The successful candidate will need to work in schools located across Hampshire and the surrounding areas. Therefore, it is essential for the staff to be able to make their own travel arrangements. Whilst every effort will be made to ensure travel is kept to a reasonable level unfortunately due to the nature of the business this can not always be guaranteed.

This role would suit someone who is currently an experienced practitioner:

• Working with young people in an educational establishment.
• Working in adult careers.

This post will require applicants to agree to an enhanced DBS check.