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SalaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Careers Advisor to join a highly successful team who share the aim of improving the career opportunities of school leavers. The role is Term time only, offering you 11 weeks holiday with the aim of making a difference in young people's lives.
Location: Home-based but expected to travel within the chosen regions of South Yorkshire
Salary: Pro-rata £21000 - 27375 (Full time equivalent £24520 - £30500)
Work pattern: Term time only. Part-time will be considered
Benefits:
- 11 weeks holiday
- Mileage allowance - from home to allocated schools
- Wellbeing support
- Recognition scheme
- Funded support for professional qualifications
- Death in service 4x salary
- Shopping discounts
- Medicash savings of up to £900 per year
- Company pension scheme
The role undertaken by a Careers Advisor:
- To conduct client-focused, impartial, personal career guidance interviews, supporting students / clients to make informed, realistic career decisions. Delivered in 1:1 interviews and group sessions, advisers are expected to encourage clients to demonstrate self and opportunity awareness, raise aspirations, motivate, and generate ongoing career conversations.
- To work closely with the career leads within each educational setting and to generate and maintain client records electronically in support of personal guidance interviews, including the creation and distribution of a summary of guidance.
The successful Careers Advisor will possess the following skills/qualities:
- Qualified (L6 in Careers Advice) or prepared to work towards it
- Strong organisation skills with the ability to prioritise and manage several different work streams at once without close supervision.
- Confident with presenting to large group sizes.
- Ability to work flexibly - potential for occasional evening responsibilities.
- Experience of creating learning resources and lesson planning.
