Careers Advisor: NEET & Care-Experienced Support

Connect2Hampshire; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect2Hampshire, trading as Hampshire Futures in Basingstoke, is seeking an experienced Careers Advisor to deliver high-quality, impartial CIAG to young people, with a focus on care-experienced learners, NEETs and those with SEND.

The role emphasizes raising aspirations, reducing progression barriers, and contributing to a coordinated careers programme aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks. The position is full-time and on-site in Basingstoke with a fixed-term contract until March 2027.

Qualifications

• High-quality, impartial CIAG to support young people in making informed decisions.
• Experience delivering CIAG to post-16 and NEET cohorts is desirable.
• Working in a council setting with SEND experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted, person-centred CIAG that supports transitions into education, employment, or training.
• Liaise with schools, colleges, training providers, employers, and support services to ensure access to opportunities.
• Deliver impartial CIAG tailored to individual needs, including those with SEND or at risk of NEET.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in careers guidance across all young people.

Skills

CIAG experience

Careers guidance

Education

Level 6 Careers guidance qualification

Job description

Connect2Hampshire, trading as Hampshire Futures in Basingstoke, is seeking an experienced Careers Advisor to deliver high-quality, impartial CIAG to young people, with a focus on care-experienced learners, NEETs and those with SEND.

The role emphasizes raising aspirations, reducing progression barriers, and contributing to a coordinated careers programme aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks. The position is full-time and on-site in Basingstoke with a fixed-term contract until March 2027.