At a Glance
- Tasks: Guide 6th form students in making informed career choices and support their future pathways.
- Company: Join a passionate team dedicated to empowering young people in their career journeys.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Engaging role with opportunities for growth and a commitment to equal opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives by helping them navigate their futures.
- Qualifications: Level 6 or 7 in Careers Advisory services and experience with 6th form students.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
Are you a level 6 or 7 qualified careers advisor with recent experience of working with 6th form college students?
Do you have SEN Careers Experience?
Are you passionate about careers advice and guidance to support young people in making informed choices about their future?
With extensive experience in recruitment and careers advisory services, you are in good hands with CER Education Recruitment.
We are passionate about excellent customer service and finding the right jobs to suit each individual and so are keen to hear from you to match your skills, expertise and work preferences to suitable opportunities.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Undertaking one to one student interviews and writing SMART career action plans
- Working with SEN/At risk students undertaking one to one interview’s offering ongoing support, attending SEN reviews as appropriate.
- Undertaking Careers Guidance Interviews for 16 to 19 provision.
- Engaging students positively through interactive careers guidance interviews and utilise websites such as U-Explore START, Higher Ideas, Plotr and other resources that the client school may use.
- To have an excellent knowledge of pathways and University applications, professional routes, apprenticeships and other destinations as applicable to increase the understanding of employability options for students.
- To discuss future A levels/grades required to progress to University and support with UCAS application.
- Delivering Industry insight sessions to small groups of students interested in such vocational areas.
- Present/talk at assemblies as required.
- Remain up to date with policy and changes in the CEIAG Sector.
- Destinations tracking of students
- Attendance at careers events, such as college career fairs
- Be committed and passionate about supporting young people to make informed choices about their future.
Ideally you will have
- A minimum of level 6 or 7 qualification in Careers Advisory services
- GCSEs in English and Maths or level 2 equivalents
- Recent experience working as a careers advice in a further education environment
- Recent experience undertaking one to one interviews and writing SMART career action plans
- Excellent LMI knowledge
- A proven track record of consistently good/outstanding advisory support
- The ability to engage, inspire and motivate young people
- Excellent report writing, administration, IT, organisation and time keeping skills
- A valid DBS registered with the online update service or be willing to apply for a new one
We are committed to a policy of equal opportunities and will not discriminate on any basis. For further details please see our Equal Opportunities statement on our website.
All candidates will be invited to take a mandatory Safeguarding Course which is certificated and is of 30 minutes duration. This is a free course
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Careers Adviser for 6th Form College employer: CER
CER Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises professional development and employee growth. Located in the vibrant town of Harrogate, this academy provides competitive pay rates, flexible roles, and access to free CPD training, making it an ideal environment for both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers looking to make a meaningful impact in students' lives.
