Careers Adviser

Education Development Trust, Bradford

Careers Adviser

£27196

Education Development Trust, Bradford

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Remote working

Posted today, 3 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 0f9b6f052f8a44b493c24ec11f7a736e

Full Job Description

  • Provide careers advice and guidance in a one-to-one setting or group workshops to support customers with their career aspirations.
  • Help customers identify and consider the range of choices available to them and outline possible ways forward, using a range of tools and resources.
  • Undertake administration duties to ensure that all delivery evidence is complete and compliant in line with contract and quality standards.
  • Meet targets for number of customer appointment, percentage of customers into learning and work to support contract delivery commitments.
  • Produce an action plan for employment, education, and training to help customers achieve their goals.
  • Discuss with customers how to overcome any barriers to reaching their goals and signpost them to other agencies for advice where appropriate.
  • Attract new customers and partnerships to the service, e.g. community organisations, Job Centre Plus, training and Higher Education providers.
  • Demonstrate genuine curiosity in the customer, their needs and their aspirations.

    Job type: Permanent full time roles (part time will also be considered)
  • Do you want to support people to change their lives? Are you looking for a new challenge or wanting to change your career? If yes, have you considered the role of a Careers Adviser at Education Development Trust? At EDT we provide the support, training and qualifications needed for you to become a fully qualified Careers Adviser. This role will deliver the National Careers Service contract within local communities to a wide range of adults. Employing a person-centered approach, we help individuals recognise their strengths and skills, improve their employability, and explore and manage their available career opportunities. Working together, we support people to take positive steps in achieving their career goals. As an organisation EDT provide a wide range of services that help transform the lives of people around the world. Our National Careers Service contract provides world class Careers Advice and Guidance to more than 100,000 adults annually across a range of community settings within England. £27,196.00 FOR QUALIFIED ADVISERS WHO HOLD THE LEVEL 4/6 CIAG QUALIFICATION. Benefits include:
  • 30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rota)
  • Matched Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Health care cash plan
  • Retail discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Wellbeing App
  • Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and successful candidates are subject to the relevant level of criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK's Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This will be at minimum a basic DBS check. At Education Development Trust, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and knows they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Education Development Trust an inclusive place to work. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.