Information, Advice and Guidance Careers Advisor
Youth Connect South West is a young people's charity working in Bath and North East Somerset and the surrounding area. We support young people to enjoy today, prepare for tomorrow and become the people they want to be.
This role will support young people aged 16–25 with SEND who are accessing YCSW’s Alternative Education Programme, providing tailored CEIAG for those unable to access mainstream education.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce tailored careers information, advice, and guidance resources to meet the needs of young people.
* Support education leaders to implement and enhance the CEIAG programme to contribute towards meeting the Gatsby Benchmarks.
* Provide careers advice and guidance in a one-to-one setting or group workshop to support students with their career aspirations.
* Assist students in developing career plans, setting educational goals, and identifying pathways to achieve them.
* Organise and conduct workshops, career fairs, and other events to inform students about career options and educational and personal development opportunities.
Qualifications and Experience
* English and Maths Level 2 or GCSE C/4 and above.
* Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance (CIAG).
* Experience of working with young people preferably in a school or college setting providing career and educational guidance.
* Experience of engaging with and inspiring young people with SEND and disadvantage as well as their parents/carers.
Employee Offer
* Excellent holiday package of 25 days per year (pro rata for part time) plus BH with flexible working.
* Sickness allowance.
* Employee assistance programme offering a range of services.
* Eye tests.
* People Pension.
* Opportunities for training and career development including vocational courses/apprenticeship.
Application Details
Applications should be made using the YCSW application form, which can be obtained from our website: https://youthconnectsouthwest.org.uk/careers
For more information, call Cheryl Sharp 07530263494 or email recruitment@ycsw.org.uk. CVs will not be considered.
About us
Youth Connect South West is a young people's charity working in Bath and North East Somerset and the surrounding area. We support young people to enjoy today, prepare for tomorrow and become the people they want to be.
Safeguarding Statement
YCSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
As this post involves working within one of these groups, we will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check and/or subscription to the DBS online service. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.
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