Level 4 Careers Advisors JDPS

eTeach UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading further education college in London is looking for a Level 4 Careers Advisor to provide high-quality careers education and guidance for current and prospective students. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to ensure the careers programme meets best practice benchmarks and will conduct workshops and individual sessions to empower students in their education and career choices.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing careers education and guidance.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations.
• Knowledge of the Gatsby benchmarks of good practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective, high-quality careers education and guidance.
• Conduct individual sessions and workshops for students.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance the careers programme.

Job description

West Thames College - Careers Advisor Level 4

West Thames College is one of the most exciting and successful colleges of further and higher education in London. Our vibrant campuses in Isleworth and Feltham offer some of the best facilities in the country.

We are known for providing excellent support to our diverse student population. Staff are well-supported within a culture of continuous professional development and are encouraged to take on new and more senior roles within the college. Our campuses are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, have good public transport links, and offer free staff parking.

As a values-based and highly inclusive college, we serve a vibrant and diverse community and contribute positively to wider social and economic goals. We offer courses from pre-entry levels to Higher Education, Apprenticeships, and Traineeships to meet the skills needs of students aged 14 and above.

We are committed to safeguarding our students. Ensuring student safety remains our top priority. We follow safe staff recruitment practices and check the suitability of staff and volunteers working with young students or vulnerable adults. Please note that it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

The purpose of this post is for a Level 4 Careers Advisor to work flexibly across the college and with internal and external stakeholders. The role involves providing effective, high-quality, impartial careers education, information, advice, and guidance tailored to the needs of a diverse range of prospective and current students.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively to ensure the careers programme and student entitlement meet all eight of the Gatsby benchmarks of good practice. This includes conducting 1:1s, workshops, activities, and events that are aspirational, empowering, and enable students to make informed decisions about their future education, training, and employment options.