Careers Adviser in Bexleyheath

Shaw Trust promotes team spirit, inclusiveness and it is an organisation where everybody is somebody. At Shaw Trust we believe everyone has the right to live a decent and dignified life and an opportunity for rewarding work. We are a social purpose organisation challenging inequality and breaking down barriers to enable social mobility. For us being part of the solution is about creating the conditions for this to happen, advocating and delivering services that make a real difference. Working in partnership not competition, we are part of an eco-system of purpose-led organisations, striving for a fairer, more equal society centred on opportunity for all.

We are seeking a passionate and qualified Careers Advisor to join our dedicated team at Bexley Youth Advice on a permanent contract full time. This role focuses on delivering high-quality careers information, advice, and guidance to young people in secondary schools across Bexley or Greenwich, supporting their progression into education, employment, or training. You will be based primarily in schools, with some delivery in community venues such as our Bexley Youth Advice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one and group careers guidance sessions in secondary schools
• Support young people with tailored progression planning and decision-making
• Collaborate with school staff, local services, and community partners
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service development
• Provide ongoing support to NEET young people, supporting them to move into sustainable quality Education, Employment or Training.

Essential Requirements

• A Level 6 qualification in Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) or equivalent
• A Level 4 qualification in Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) and willing to work towards a level 6
• Experience supporting young people with progression and transition
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to inclusive, person-centred practice

Location

You will be based in Bexleyheath.

Employee Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 years’ service up to 28 days, and the option to purchase additional holiday
• 2 days paid volunteering leave each year
• An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
• Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
• Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities including paid for apprenticeship and masters’ levels qualifications, and management development programmes
• Opportunities to connect with our employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Neurodiversity Peer Support Network, Women’s Network, MANaging Network, Menopause Network Group)
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan
• Opportunity to request flexible working from day one

Join a diverse and inclusive organisation

Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career. We are proud to be certified as an employer who meets the National Equality Standard, the accepted standard for inclusiveness in business across the UK. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and/or would like further information about the role, please contact: Resourcing@shaw-trust.org.uk

Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.