Student Careers Coach & Guidance Specialist

Doncaster College; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Scheme

Pension Scheme

30 days annual leave + holidays

Job summary

Doncaster College is seeking a Careers Advisor to provide high-quality CEIAG to students, apprentices and prospective learners across DN Colleges. You will support learners to explore progression opportunities, develop career plans and make informed choices about education, training and employment.

Working as part of the Careers team, you will deliver impartial guidance, conduct one-to-one interviews, deliver group sessions and engage with schools and communities to promote the college's Careers

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification or Diploma in Careers Guidance, or currently working towards a Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification.
• Experience of working within a careers guidance, careers education or information and advice role.
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with a wide range of people.
• Ability to deliver one-to-one guidance interviews and group presentations.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel between campuses and locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide impartial careers education, information, advice and guidance to full-time, part-time and apprentice learners.
• Conduct one-to-one careers guidance interviews to support progression planning and career decision-making.
• Advise prospective learners on courses, progression routes and career opportunities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using the college's student records management systems.
• Support students across DN Colleges campuses as required.
• Deliver presentations, group sessions and careers-related activities to a variety of audiences.
• Participate in taster programmes, enrolment activities and recruitment events.
• Attend school engagement events, including industry days, talks and mock interviews.
• Promote the college's provision within schools, community groups and partner organisations.
• Support the delivery of the college's Careers Programme and contribute to learner transition and enrolment activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interviews

Group presentations

Driving licence

Education

Level 4 Careers Guidance qualification or Diploma

Level 6 Careers Guidance (in progress)

Job description

Doncaster College is seeking a Careers Advisor to provide high-quality CEIAG to students, apprentices and prospective learners across DN Colleges. You will support learners to explore progression opportunities, develop career plans and make informed choices about education, training and employment.

Working as part of the Careers team, you will deliver impartial guidance, conduct one-to-one interviews, deliver group sessions and engage with schools and communities to promote the college's Careers