Careers Advisor

Mencap; United States; Remote; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days of paid holidays (including BH

Discounts at leading retailers

Health cash plan

Job summary

Mencap Training Academy is seeking a passionate Careers Advisor for a full-time, permanent role (37.5 hours/week). You will guide learners with CEIAG, collaborate with families and partners, and support progression into employment, apprenticeships, internships, volunteering or further study across the UK.

Ideal candidates will have CEIAG experience, knowledge of Gatsby Benchmarks, strong communication skills and a commitment to inclusion for learners with SEND and related needs.

Qualifications

• Experience providing CEIAG to learners.
• Gatsby Benchmarks and guidance best practice knowledge.
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• Experience supporting learners with SEND, learning disabilities, autism or other needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality CEIAG.
• Work directly with learners, families, employers and external partners.
• Support learners to progress into employment, apprenticeships, internships, volunteering and further study.

Skills

CEIAG experience

Gatsby Benchmarks knowledge

Communication skills

SEND experience

Inclusion commitment

Education

Level 4 qualification in Careers Information and Advice

Job description

Do you believe every young person deserves the opportunity to achieve their goals and progress into meaningful employment, education, or training?

We're looking for a passionate and motivated Careers Advisor to join our Mencap Training Academy team on a full time (37.5 hours per week) permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for you to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people with learning disabilities, learning difficulties, autism, and other additional support needs by helping them explore their options, build confidence, and achieve their ambitions for the future.

What will you be doing?

• Provide high-quality careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG).
• Work directly with learners, colleagues, families, employers and external partners.
• Support learners to progress into employment, apprenticeships, supported internships, volunteering, and further learning opportunities.

What will you bring?

• Experience providing careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG).
• Knowledge of the Gatsby Benchmarks and careers guidance best practice.
• Strong communication, organisational and relationship-building skills.
• Experience supporting young people with SEND, learning disabilities, autism, or other additional support needs.
• A commitment to inclusion and helping learners achieve their aspirations.

Every learner deserves access to high-quality careers guidance and the opportunity to achieve positive outcomes. You'll join a supportive and dedicated team committed to helping learners develop independence, make informed decisions, and move towards meaningful employment and fulfilling futures.

Regular regional and national travel is required, as learners are based across multiple Mencap delivery locations throughout the UK.

Successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

External applicants must hold a minimum Level 4 qualification in Careers Information and Advice, Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG), or an equivalent recognised careers guidance qualification.

Mencap operate a blind recruitment process.

At Mencap our approach to AI is to 'support, not replace' our work. We're not reviewing CVs until interview stage.

Taking the time to create a thoughtful and personalised application will help the hiring manager fully appreciate your unique strengths and experience.

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live their lives to the full. We campaign for a fairer society. We work with families and partners to build inclusive communities. And we deliver the services people need to live their lives.

Everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues. Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation. Every day we grow and learn. It's okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes. Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies. We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We're not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you're applying for.

Benefits

• 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.