Job Title: Careers Lead
Location: 3 Dimensions School, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3AJ
Hours: 30 hours per week | Monday–Friday
Salary: £25,500 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the compassion, drive and resilience to support some of our most vulnerable learners? If so, you could be the person we’re looking for. 3 Dimensions School is seeking a dedicated and empathetic Careers Lead to champion, support and advocate for young carers across our two sites. This is a vital role at the heart of our pastoral and safeguarding provision — one that ensures every young carer is seen, understood and fully supported to thrive in education.
As our Careers Lead, you will be the key point of support for young carers, helping them overcome barriers to learning and wellbeing. You’ll work closely with pupils, families, staff and external agencies to ensure that young carers feel valued and able to succeed both in and out of the classroom. This is a role for someone who can build trust quickly, listen deeply and act with sensitivity and purpose.
Please note this role will be supporting both 3 Dimensions School sites; Chardleigh TA20 3AJ & Hummingbird TA20 1PB.
What You’ll Do
* Identify young carers across both sites, build trusted relationships and maintain an accurate register
* Provide targeted pastoral and practical support to remove barriers to attendance, engagement and wellbeing
* Offer regular check‑ins, emotional support and resilience‑building opportunities for young carers
* Coordinate interventions such as mentoring, safe spaces and flexible routines tailored to individual needs
* Work closely with families to understand home contexts and signpost appropriate support services
* Liaise with external agencies and contribute to multi‑agency meetings to ensure joined‑up support
* Train and guide staff on identifying and supporting young carers, raising whole‑school awareness
* Monitor attendance, engagement and overall impact of young carer provision, ensuring alignment with safeguarding and inspection expectations
Who We’re Looking For
Essential
* Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification (e.g., Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development) required.
* Experience working with children or young people, ideally within SEN or pastoral settings
* Strong understanding of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
* Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
* Ability to work sensitively and professionally with families and external agencies
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage confidential information
* Driving licence required
Desirable
* Experience supporting young carers or other vulnerable groups
* Knowledge of SEND processes, including EHCPs
* Experience working in a school or alternative provision
* Understanding of trauma‑informed practice
About Us
3 Dimensions School is in an exciting phase of growth and development with two school sites, offering a wide range of educational opportunities and specialist care for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties.
Benefits
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
* Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, hundreds of UK and international discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme, Critical illness cover, Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
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