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Trainee Careers Adviser (JETS), Bexleyheath
Client: Shaw Trust
Location: Bexleyheath, East London
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: ca9f9bb464dd
Job Views: 3
Posted: 19.08.2025
Expiry Date: 03.10.2025
Job Description:
"Shaw Trust promotes team spirit, inclusiveness and it is an organisation where everybody is somebody. I am proud to be part of this great organisation."
Purpose
Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential? Do you have experience working with young people and a desire to build a career in careers guidance?
We are looking for a full-time Advisor to join our dedicated team at Bexley Youth Advice, based in Bexleyheath and working across community venues. This is a trainee position, offering the opportunity to gain a Level 6 qualification in Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) while delivering meaningful support to young people.
The role focuses on working with young people who are NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training), helping them to explore their options, build confidence, and progress into positive destinations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support a caseload of NEET young people through one-to-one and group sessions
* Deliver careers advice in our centre and community settings
* Help young people identify goals and take steps toward education, employment, or training
* Work collaboratively with local services and partners
* Experience working with young people in a supportive or advisory capacity
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* A commitment to inclusive, person-centred practice
What We Offer:
* A permanent, full-time role within a supportive and passionate team
* Access to a Level 6 CIAG qualification
* Opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of young people across Bexley
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help young people shape theirs, we’d love to hear from you.
Download the Job Description for full details.
Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 years’ service up to 28 days, and the option to purchase additional holiday
* 2 days paid volunteering leave each year
* Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
* Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities including paid-for apprenticeships and master's level qualifications, and management development programmes
* Opportunities to connect with our employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Neurodiversity Peer Support Network, Women’s Network, MANaging Network, Menopause Network Group)
* Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan
* Opportunity to request flexible working from day one
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