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Careers and Progression Advisor - HD11420

Warwick College Group, Pershore, Worcestershire

Careers and Progression Advisor - HD11420

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Warwick College Group, Pershore, Worcestershire

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 1 Nov | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 3e253d84f0df491fba0095a71c5d82d0

Full Job Description

  • To provide careers advice and guidance to all levels of students in FE and HE and potential students. Have a strong knowledge of pathways (College, University, Job, Apprenticeship and other destinations) to ensure students can make an informed choice about their future.
  • To support the ongoing implementation of the Gatsby Benchmarks.
  • Conducting impartial one-to-one careers interviews, drop in sessions, e- guidance and telephone guidance with all levels of students (part-time, full-time, FE, HE, and adults) and prospective WCG students. Referring to external agencies where appropriate.
  • Work with SEN students and offer ongoing support.
  • To support the college tutorial programme and design and deliver careers education workshops to all levels of learner (Level 1 to Level 6), on topics relating to employability and next steps e.g. Career Planning, Job Search, CVs, Interview Skills, Apprenticeships , Higher Education and progression.
  • Liaise with Personal Learning Adviser's, Head of Departments, Industry Placement Coordinators and other college staff to support students' achievement and progression.
  • Undertake training and continuous professional development to keep up to date with local and national initiatives, and in particular adhere to the CPD requirements of the Career Development Institute (CDI).
  • Record, document monitor, evaluate and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of all activities and their impact on student retention and achievement.
  • Support student recruitment by attending internal and external events in conjunction with the marketing and schools liaison teams.
  • Follow College quality assurance procedures and contribute to the drawing up of the self-assessment report and development plan for the team.
  • Provide support to the Careers Team at the other campuses when required throughout the year.
  • Respond informatively and effectively to any enquiry received in the department.
    • In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training. The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level. HOURS OF WORK The post holder will be expected to work such hours as are necessary for the proper performance of their duties and responsibilities, normally 28 hours per week.

    Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College). This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.,
  • GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or Level 2 equivalent qualification, or willingness to work towards once in post.
  • A level 6 qualification in careers advice and guidance or equivalent careers guidance qualification or the willingness to work towards it.
  • Working knowledge of information technology such as e-mail, the internet and other software applications.
  • Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • A UK driving licence free of major endorsements and the use of a motor vehicle or the ability to find alternative means to travel regularly between
  • Evesham and Pershore College and to attend business related activities at any college that would satisfy the recruiting panel.
    • DESIRABLE ATTAINMENTS
  • An understanding of Post 16 education options.
  • Experience of working in education, human resources
    • or recruitment. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
  • Experience of working effectively within a team and with external and internal stakeholders to ensure that clients are supported.
  • Presentation Skills.
  • An understanding of the importance of recording and monitoring activities and evaluating the effectiveness services provided.
  • Problem solving and the ability to plan ahead and see tasks through to completion.
  • Tactful, diplomatic and discreet.
  • Resourceful, able to prioritise and use initiative.
  • Friendly and outgoing with an enthusiastic approach to work.
  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality and Diversity.
  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
  • Ability to demonstrate behaviours which support the Core Values of the College.

    This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College.
    • In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based HR Team. This role is pro rata, so the salary you will be receiving is £15,531.22 - £17,564.76 per annum. This role has a September start, and for any roles that start part way through the academic year, the annual salary will be pro rata to the remaining months.