“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:
1. Support a caseload of NEET young people through one-to-one and group sessions
2. Deliver careers advice in our centre and community settings
3. Help young people identify goals and take steps toward education, employment, or training
4. Work collaboratively with local services and partners
Essential Requirements:
5. Experience working with young people in a supportive or advisory capacity
6. Strong communication and organisational skills
7. A commitment to inclusive, person-centred practice
What We Offer:
8. A permanent, full-time role within a supportive and passionate team
9. Access to a Level 6 CIAG qualification
10. 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.
Location:
You will be based in Bexleyheath, East London
Employee Benefits
As an employee of Shaw Trust as well as positively impacting people’s lives, you will have access to the following benefits:
11. 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
12. 2 days paid volunteering leave each year
13. An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
14. Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
15. Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities including paid for apprenticeship and masters’ levels qualifications, and management development programmes
16. 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)
17. Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan
18. Opportunity to request flexible working from day one