Part-Time Youth Careers Guidance Specialist

Devon County Council; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Devon County Council is seeking a part-time Career Development Officer to support vulnerable young people across Devon and Torbay, delivering personal guidance and SEND input to help them progress into education, employment or training.

You will work across schools and the community, travel across East Devon and Exeter, collaborate with partners, and contribute to a coordinated plan for successful transitions. This role involves four days per week with travel as required.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering careers guidance or related support.
• Ability to build relationships with schools, colleges, and partners.
• Experience supporting vulnerable young people in education, training or work.
• Familiarity with CIAG concepts and SEND considerations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 Personal Guidance to support progression into education, employment or training.
• Provide Specialist SEND input where needed to support progression.
• Receive referrals and establish contact with NEET and related groups.
• Record all contacts and interventions clearly for accountability.

Skills

Careers guidance

Relationship building

1:1 coaching

CIAG

Job description

Devon County Council is seeking a part-time Career Development Officer to support vulnerable young people across Devon and Torbay, delivering personal guidance and SEND input to help them progress into education, employment or training.

You will work across schools and the community, travel across East Devon and Exeter, collaborate with partners, and contribute to a coordinated plan for successful transitions. This role involves four days per week with travel as required.