Careers Adviser

Training Careers Advisor
Location: Various
Contract Type: Bank
Salary £19.47 per hour

As a Careers Adviser, you will join Hampshire Futures, part of the Participation and

Lifelong Learning Service within Hampshire County Council's Children's Services

Directorate. You will work as part of a collaborative and supportive team, alongside

colleagues and Business Support staff who play a key role in enabling the service to

run effectively.

Through one-to-one and group sessions in schools and/or colleges, you will help young people make informed decisions at key transition points and understand the full range of post-16 and post-18 options, including further education, apprenticeships, training and employment.

Working closely with education providers and partners, you will contribute to a joined-

up approach that supports young people to participate, succeed and progress. This is

an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your career

within a high-performing and forward-thinking local authority service.

Vetting Requirements:

* DBS Enhanced Check with Children's Barred List, Child workforce Essential

Qualifications

Essential

Level 6 Career Guidance qualification (or currently working towards this).

English and maths qualifications (minimum Level 2).

Desirable

Degree or equivalent in a related field.

English and maths qualifications (Level 3).

Level 4 Career Guidance qualification or equivalent.

Knowledge

Essential

Strong knowledge of current participation legislation and relevant best practice.

Understanding of the barriers young people face in achieving successful and

sustained post-16 and post-18 progression, including those with SEN and SEND.

Knowledge of safeguarding requirements and a commitment to maintaining up-to-

date training.

Experience

Essential

Experience of delivering services in a school, college, local authority or similar

setting that improve outcomes for young people.

Experience of working with young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Experience of working effectively as part of a team.

Experience of contributing to quality assurance processes that support continuous

improvement.

Desirable

Experience of using social media to engage with young people, parents/carers and/

or employers.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage workload effectively.

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with young

people and partners.

Excellent written, verbal and digital communication skills.

Professional resilience and a proactive, positive 'can-do' approach.

Behaviours

A strong commitment to supporting young people's success and progression.

Commitment to inclusion, diversity and wellbeing.

Commitment to continuous professional development, both for yourself and others.

Alignment with our core values and professional behaviours.

Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

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Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates
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