Careers and Employability Advisor

TipTopJob; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education provider is seeking a Careers and Employability Advisor to support students in their career progression. The role involves offering guidance on studies and employment, helping students set career targets, and ensuring they are well-informed about their future opportunities. This position aims to make a genuine impact on students' lives, providing valuable support in achieving their aspirations.

Benefits

Access to local government pension scheme

Up to 41 days annual leave

Access to gyms, restaurants, and salons

Staff health and wellbeing schemes

Flexible working hours

Career development funding

Grants for new FE teachers in STEM

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with learners aged 14-19+
• Willingness to undertake professional development
• Understanding of educational progression routes.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent career guidance.
• Support students in making informed career choices.
• Guide learners towards positive destinations.

Skills

Student guidance

Presentation skills

Resource creation

Career guidance

Knowledge of qualifications

Education

Level 3 in Initial Advice and Guidance

Level 2 qualification in English and Maths

Level 6 careers guidance qualification

Job description

Location: Rotherham (will be required to work at other college sites as and when required)

Salary: A GBP 26,941 per annum + benefits

Our client’s main goal is to be an outstanding education and training provider, and this is at the heart of everything they do. To help achieve this, they are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative, and dynamic individuals to join their existing teams. They expect you to be committed to their values as well.

The Role

As a Careers and Employability Advisor, you will focus on providing excellent careers and employability information, advice, and guidance to all students regarding their progression.

You will be a key member of the careers team, delivering a high level of careers information, advice, and guidance. Your role will involve supporting learners with their career choices, setting SMART career targets, and guiding them towards positive destinations.

You will provide students and prospective students with the necessary information to make informed decisions about future studies or employment after college. Additionally, you will support students in securing part-time employment during their studies. This role offers the opportunity to genuinely change lives by offering students the support they need to achieve their aspirations.

You will be committed to delivering excellent career guidance, helping students secure the best possible outcomes.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in student guidance, working with learners aged 14-16, 16-18, 19+, including those with SEND, Looked After Children, or Education, Health and Care Plans.
• Experience in creating innovative resources and delivering group sessions, with good presentation skills.
• Level 3 in Initial Advice and Guidance, or willingness to undertake it; and a Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths, or willingness to obtain them.
• The college supports undertaking a Level 6 careers guidance qualification to meet Gatsby Benchmarks.
• Ideally, knowledge of qualifications within Further Education and progression routes.

Department Info

You will report to the Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance Leader and collaborate with the Student Support team, referring students for additional support as needed.

You will develop links with curriculum teams to promote the Careers Team and its services. Your role also supports meeting Gatsby Benchmarks and achieving accreditation for the Matrix.

Benefits

• Access to local government pensions scheme
• Up to 41 days of annual leave per year (including Christmas closure)
• Access to gyms, restaurants, and salons
• Staff health and wellbeing schemes, including in-house Occupational Health
• Flexible working hours options
• Parking at all sites
• Career development opportunities, including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships, and industry-recognized qualifications
• Grants of up to A GBP 6,000 for new FE teachers in STEM subjects (conditions apply)
• Referral scheme offering A GBP 200 per successful employee referral

If you believe you are a suitable candidate and wish to work for this reputable organization, please proceed through the provided link to apply.