Careers Advisor (NEET)

Shaw Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organisation is seeking a passionate Careers Advisor for a full-time role in London. The position involves delivering careers guidance to young people at risk of becoming NEET, supporting their progression and transition into positive opportunities. A qualification in IAG is necessary, alongside experience working with youth. This role includes exceptional benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

2 days paid volunteering leave

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance at 3 times annual salary

Learning and development opportunities

Access to employee diversity networks

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Flexible working from day one

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in IAG or equivalent (youth work, coaching).
• Experience supporting young people with progression and transition.
• Strong interpersonal skills and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one and group careers guidance sessions.
• Support young people with tailored progression planning.
• Collaborate with schools and community partners.
• Travel across Havering for in-school and community-based support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Commitment to inclusive practice

Education

Qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG)

Job description

"Shaw Trust promotes team spirit, inclusiveness, and it is an organisation where everybody is somebody. I am proud to be part of this great organisation."

At Shaw Trust, we believe everyone has the right to live a decent and dignified life and have access to rewarding work. We are a social purpose organisation committed to challenging inequality and breaking down barriers to enable social mobility. Our approach involves creating supportive conditions, advocating, and delivering impactful services. We work in partnership with purpose-led organisations to strive for a fairer, more equal society focused on opportunity for all.

Purpose

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Careers Advisor for a fixed-term contract until March 2026, covering a secondment opportunity. This full-time role involves providing high-quality careers advice both in the community and in secondary schools across Havering. The focus is on supporting young people who are NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) or at risk of becoming NEET after Year 11, helping them explore options and transition into positive destinations.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one and group careers guidance sessions
• Support young people with tailored progression planning
• Collaborate with schools, community partners, and local services
• Travel across Havering to provide in-school and community-based support

Qualifications and Skills

• A recognised qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) or equivalent (e.g., youth work, coaching)
• Experience supporting young people with progression and transition
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
• Commitment to inclusive and impactful practice

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 28 days after 3 years, with options to purchase additional leave
• 2 days paid volunteering leave annually
• Enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
• Life assurance at 3 times annual salary
• Learning and development opportunities, including paid apprenticeships and master's qualifications
• Access to employee diversity networks
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including support services and health cash plans
• Flexible working from day one

Our Strategy

Learn more about Shaw Trust's 2030 Strategic Directive here.

Join a Diverse and Inclusive Organisation

• We are certified as meeting the National Equality Standard
• We are Disability Confident Leaders and support schemes like Access to Work
• We aim to reflect UK society's diversity at all levels