Apprentice Careers Advisor (Qualified available)

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running. You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

Location: Home based (With Travel within London & surrounding when necessary)

Salary: £27,000 whilst training, 52 weeks per year. (rising on qualification).

Contract: Fixed Term 18 months leading to permanent on qualification.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide information, advice and guidance to students, to advise on the delivery of quality careers education ensuring students have a wide range of opportunities and experiences provided to explore KS4, Post 16 and Post 18 pathways.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide careers advice to young people from years 7 to 13 within our group.
• Home-based position with a self-managed diary for a remit of schools within the London area with additional potential travel if needed.
• Deliver group careers information sessions and 1-2-1 student meetings to selected schools within the group and provide support to staff both face to face and remotely.
• Travel and potential overnight stays may be required; flexibility is essential.
• Experience of working with young people with Autism is essential, although additional support will be provided within the role.

Main Objectives

• Provide meaningful careers guidance that helps young people to progress and empowers them to plan and manage their own futures.
• Interview students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups as appropriate to student’s/school’s needs and ensure students have a transition and action plan accordingly.
• Provide information, advice, guidance and signposting to specialist agencies about a range of issues, such as careers, education, employment and training, housing and money.
• Research careers, options pathways, and support organisations to meet young people’s needs.
• Run small group sessions or larger presentations on all aspects of careers guidance and topics related to personal development.
• Work with families and carers to access and facilitate the young person’s wider support network.
• Complete all statistical returns where applicable; write reports and complete statutory documentation related to the post.
• Aid the organisation and coordination of education and career pathway events.
• Liaise and support on appropriate Careers policy, priorities, contribute to careers schemes of work and resources for developing careers education and guidance.
• Plan and contribute to the delivery of careers education activities.
• Provide relevant training, guidance and support for school staff.
• Support the school’s work experience placement programme.
• Keep up to date with labour market information, legislation, and professional and academic developments.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicants must hold a GCSE English and Mathematics grade C or higher to access the apprenticeship qualification.
• Experience in supporting young people with special educational needs and autism.
• Ability to travel for school visits.
• Flexible in the ability for potential overnight stays whilst travelling.
• Full clean driving license.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Post holder must study Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Advice within the position. Qualification is funded within the role.

Why join Outcomes First Group?

Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of specialist education in the UK. We exist to give neurodivergent children and young people access to a great education that caters to their specific needs, abilities and aspirations.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits.
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.