Connexions Adviser (Schools Careers Guidance) Trafford Council Location Sale Waterside, Sale M33 7ZF Salary range Band 6 £33,366 to £35,235 Trafford council is a Living Wage Employer.
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Contract type Permanent Application deadline 19 th January, 2025 Interview date - Monday 27 th January 2025 Interview type In person panel interview About the Role You will work as part of a team of Connexions Advisers providing information, advice and guidance to young people in school, sixth forms and for those who are NEET or at risk of becoming NEET aged 15-24.
The role will be mainly school based providing independent and impartial careers guidance to pupils from Year 9 to Year 13 with a focus on those in transition at Year 11.
You will support schools careers education programme and attend parents evenings and careers events.
You will be in regular contact with, Education and Training Providers, Colleges and Employers to support application processes.
For young people with additional support needs you will ensure they are able to access appropriate opportunities.
You will provide support and work closely with other partners to make referrals in order to meet specific needs e.g.
mental health, housing, substance misuse etc.
About you You must have a minimum Level 6 or higher, Careers Guidance qualification for this role.
You will need recent relevant experience of delivering careers guidance in educational settings.
You will have a thorough understanding of the education and training opportunities available to young people.
Your excellent communication skills will be utilised with your caseload of young people.
You will have empathy and motivational skills to help the young people move forwards.
You will have excellent organisational and IT skills in order to manage your caseload and record all interventions.
Your style and approach will reflect our values and behaviours: you will be committed to continually learning & improving the way you do things to ensure effective outcomes.
About us Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford's huge potential.
Our vision: Trafford where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive.
Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career.
The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great.
In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace.
The council is a Living Wage Employer.
Additional Information The role is mostly school based so you will have to be available to work a normal school day however you will need to work flexibly to meet the needs of schools, young people and the service which may require late afternoon and occasional early evening work e.g.
parent evenings.
An enhanced DBS check with children/adults barred list check will be required Contact Details For an informal discussion, or to find out more about the role, please email or call Andy Zilkha the Youth Engagement Service Manager Tel: 07786 117 818 ****** About the benefits You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged.
You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centred and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture.
Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.
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