Careers Advisor (El611)

Salary: £28,282 – £30,881 (per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Coverage across Chester and Ellesmere Port campuses

Are you passionate about making a difference and supporting learners with their career aspirations?

We are seeking a Careers Advisor to join our team at Chester and Ellesmere Port campuses. This is an excellent opportunity to provide careers guidance in order to ensure a quality service for learners, visitors, customers and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support all current learners, pre-entry learners, alumni learners, staff and customers who require Careers, Information, Advice and Guidance via a range of methods including face-to-face, telephone, email, 1:1 appointment, group workshops, College events and school events.
• Support the CEIAG Supervisor to ensure that Careers Education is embedded within the curriculum through teaching and learning including specialist areas such as employability, volunteering and Higher Education.
• Act as a linked CEIAG advisor to curriculum areas to provide timely, appropriate and accurate Careers, Information, Advice and Guidance to all levels of learners to support success, increase positive and raise aspirations.
• Liaise with internal and external partners and agencies to ensure a knowledgeable and well-informed service is available to all learners.
• Be responsible for sharing best practice and knowledge throughout the Careers, Information, Advice and Guidance team.

Key Person Specification Requirements:

• GCSE Grade C (4/5) or above in English and Maths (or equivalent);
• Relevant industry qualification/s (e.g. Diploma in Careers Guidance or NVQ 4 in Guidance) or equivalent;
• Proven ability of working in a relevant area; and
• Enhanced DBS check.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Benefits:

• Access to world-class facilities, the use of cutting-edge technologies and digital platforms;
• Competitive salary;
• Pension Scheme;
• 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays);
• Professional Development;
• College ‘Count Me In’ social platform;
• Onsite Fitness and Childcare Facilities;
• Employee benefit platform;
• Onsite Costa, Café, Shop, Restaurants, Hair and Beauty Salon; and
• Free onsite parking.

How to apply:

Please complete our application form and return it to recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk by 9am on 26 February 2024.

The interview process will take placeon1 March 2024 at Chester.

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. References will also be sought.

About Us

Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £120m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester.

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.

There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunity for learners to make new friends.

Ellesmere Port Campus

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Ellesmere Port Campus boasts:

• Award-winning restaurant, The Academy;
• Mock aircraft cabin;
• Fitness gym;
• Hair, beauty and barbering salons;
• Motor Vehicle Workshop with seven vehicle ramps;
• Strong links with local Employers such as Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Network ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals; and
• Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops.

Chester Campus

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Chester Campus boasts:

• Impressive Art and Design Workshops;
• Science Laboratories;
• Strong links with local Employers such as Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals; and
• Access to 4K video recording equipment and specialist software applications