Careers and Progression Advisor

Manchester Adult Education has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivating Careers and Progression Advisor to join our Ambition Manchester (in-work progression project) team. The role will involve the effecrive management of a caseload of Manchester residents, supporting them to increase their earnings through facilitation of opportunities, upskilling, employability support, careers education IAG and effective signposting. You will be required to:

• Support the Careers and Progression Manager with the Ambition Manchester project aims and objectives, ensuring that project KPIs are met.
• Report regularly on progress to the Careers and Progression Manager, ensuring that all careers work is recorded accurately and stored in accordance with GDPR regulations.
• Establish excellent relationships with participants accessing Ambition Manchester, fostering rapport and agreeing realistic goals.
• Provide individual careers education IAG to support participant career development.
• Develop practical high quality action plans that will support progress to higher earnings and better employment.
• Provide timely support to participants with job search and application processes; having a flexible approach to work, including working from different locations and working outside core hours when required.
• Work in partnership with employers and referral agencies to ensure that participants gain the skills and competencies that will lead to genuine progression opportunities.
• Maintain and develop effective partnerships with external stakeholders to ensure that participants are given the best support with taking next steps.
• Develop and maintain a high level of labour market intelligence and where opportunities for participants lie at a sectoral level and through gaining 'on the ground' insight.
• Contribute to ensuring that Manchester Adult Education continues to meet and exceed national MATRIX quality standards.
• Have specialist knowledge and experience, such as skills, housing, health and benefits, that can contribute to the varying strengths of the Ambition Manchester team.
Additional Information: Please note this role is based in Manchester and the successful candidate will be required to work citywide meeting participants in person, attending team meetings, attending citywide events and engagement with community organisations. For more information about the role, please contact Karen Fisher (karen.fisher@manchester.gov.uk) As a Careers and Progression Advisor, you should: Have a track record of successfully delivering Information, Advice or Guidance and employability support to Manchester residents

Qualification - Ideally a qualification in Information, Advice or Guidance (Level 2 or above) with a careers/employability focus and/or equivalent experience. Casual Car Documentation - The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request., Hold a Level 2 or above qualification in Information, Advice or Guidance with a careers/employability focus and/or equivalent experience Hold GCSE A
• - C / 9 - 4 in English or equivalent (essential)
Hold GCSE A
• - C / 9 - 4 in Maths or equivalent (essential)
You should be able to demonstrate: Professional competence to deliver effective Careers Education IAG Experience of working with residents presenting with varying needs and challenges Knowledge of Manchester based referral and support agencies Experience in flexibly managing a caseload of individuals Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills Ability to assess needs/current reality and develop individual potential through career coaching A willingness to continuous professional development and team improvements Personal and professional responsibility for keeping up to date in the subject area. You will be joining a committed and supportive team of professionals who are passionate about supporting Manchester residents to improve their situations. In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

We're the local government authority for Manchester, and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We're proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion. When you join us, you're joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you'll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that's fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here. To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five 'behaviours' - the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:
• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We 'own it' and we're not afraid to try new things
• We're proud and passionate about Manchester
A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve. Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City Council At Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We want to further increase the diversity of our workforce, in particular the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and disabled staff at all levels of the Council. This advert is open to all applicants, and we would particularly encourage applications from candidates identifying with one or both of those characteristics. If you want to find out more about the role, our ways of working, flexible arrangements or any workplace adjustments, please let us know by emailing jobs@manchester.gov.uk. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you if you require any adjustments for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process. Guaranteed Interview Scheme As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or...