Do you thrive on helping young people discover their future path? Are you a confident communicator who enjoys working in a variety of school settings?LEBC are currently seeking a Careers Advisor to support young people in schools and colleges across Leicestershire and North Northamptonshire.You will empower young people to make informed careers and education decisions, building confidence and a greater awareness of the skills needed to be successful in the world of work.You will also understand the needs of all young people including those with physical or learning disabilities and those at risk of becoming NEET, to enable the appropriate delivery of Careers Information, Advice and Guidance in group and 1-2-1 settings.Main Responsibilities:
Provide impartial information, advice and guidance (IAG) to young people in schools and colleges across Leicestershire and North Northamptonshire.Complete action plans thoroughly and accurately with successful student progression at the forefront. Achieve consistently high levels of customer satisfaction. This will be monitored through student and teacher feedback.Deliver 1-2-1 and group sessions to help young people with CV preparation, interview skill techniques, confidence building as well as learning more about job market opportunities.Contribute to the design and delivery of current and topical workshop activities, to support young people's employability skills development, and to enable schools and colleges to work towards the Gatsby Benchmarks.
The post holder will be based at schools across Leicester and Leicestershire and North Northamptonshire but should be willing to travel extensively to schools and other sites as required. Expenses will be paid in accordance with LEBC guidelines.The nature of the work may occasionally involve the postholder carrying duties outside of normal working hours. Overtime working is paid as time off in lieu.The postholder may be required to attend, from time to time, training courses, conferences, seminars or other meetings as required by his/her own training needs and the needs of the company.LEBC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and an enhanced DBS will be required for this role.Benefits
Starting Salary £25,000 to £28,000 depending on experience and qualification, pro rata to working hours25 days Holiday (pro rata) plus 8 bank public holidays, pro rata to working hoursPart time and Term Time only options availableTime off in Lieu flexible working systemCompany Pension Scheme of 10% following 6 month probation
Additional information
Full time, 5 days a weekTerm Time only roleRequires a drivers licence.
Our Values:
Adding value for allRespect and valueContinual InnovationEvidence based practiceDoing business efficiently
Our Culture:
Continuing to innovateResponding to challenge and supporting each otherNurturing talent and recognising achievementChanging to growListening to our customersTaking pride in what we do
To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to: Rachael Clarke: Rachael.Clarke@leics-ebc.org.uk ....Read more...
