Careers Advisor x3

Gateshead Council; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Gateshead is seeking a passionate Careers Advisor to provide impartial information and guidance for young people. This role includes delivering one-on-one and group careers guidance, fostering clients' career aspirations, and upholding safeguarding responsibilities. Candidates should have significant experience working with targeted groups and possess a Level 6 qualification in careers information. This position provides competitive salary, professional development support, and hybrid work options.

Benefits

Competitive salary £36,363 to £39,152 per annum

Outstanding employer pension contributions

Annual leave starting at 28 days per year

Option to purchase additional holidays

Flexi-time scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable and targeted young people.
• Experience providing guidance in one-to-one and group settings.
• In-depth knowledge of local education and employment resources.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one and group careers guidance.
• Support clients in realizing their career aspirations.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities.

Skills

Experience with targeted groups aged 15-18

Careers guidance experience

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of education and labour markets

Education

Level 6 qualification in careers information, advice and guidance

Job description

Are you a passionate, qualified Careers Advisor who wants to make a real difference? Do you have a passion for motivating and inspiring young people? If so then this could be the role for you.

Gateshead Council Careers Team want to recruit an experienced professional to provide impartial careers information, advice and guidance for a caseload of targeted young people to support their progression into and retention in employment, education and training.

At the Gateshead Council careers team, we are committed to raising achievement by delivering an outstanding careers service ensuring the client is at the heart of everything that we do. To support outstanding practice, you will benefit from an excellent system of professional development within a supportive working environment.

Role

Deliver one‑to‑one and group careers guidance, supporting clients to realise their career aspirations. Work flexibly and independently, demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and uphold safeguarding responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with targeted groups aged 15‑18, including vulnerable groups, NEET, care experienced, and those with special education needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Experience providing careers guidance in one‑to‑one settings or group workshops.
• Level 6 qualification in careers information, advice and guidance.
• In‑depth knowledge of education, employment, labour market information, training and personal development opportunities in the Northeast region.
• Ability to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and other recruitment checks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary £36,363 to £39,152 per annum.
• Outstanding employer contribution to your pension.
• Annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro‑rata for part‑time employees) rising to 32, with 2 days potentially fixed by the council.
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional holidays per year.
• Opportunity to participate in the Council's Flexi‑time scheme (up to 26 flexi days per year on management approval).
• Hybrid working arrangements to support a positive work‑life balance.
• Robust Workforce Development offer for learning and career progression.
• Health and wellbeing support, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and access to discounted leisure facilities via GLL.
• Access to VIVUP benefits platform for discounts on online and high‑street shopping.

About Gateshead Council

Gateshead is a constantly changing borough combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage. We engage with many partners to deliver high‑quality services for our community. People are our greatest asset; we value each employee, encourage innovative thinking, and uphold high standards of service.

We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

It’s time to apply! We’re delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link: JOB PROFILE. It’s important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us we’ll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.