Apprentice Careers Advisor (London and surrounding areas)
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We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
- You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit*
Location: Home based (With Travel within London & surrounding when necessary)
Salary: £27,000 whilst training, 52 weeks per year. (rising on qualification). *Qualified
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Contract: Fixed Term 18 months leading to permanent on qualification
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
Driving is mandatory for this role.
JOB PURPOSE
To provide information, advice and guidance to students, to advise on the delivery of quality careers education ensuring students have a wide range of opportunities and experiences provided to explore KS4, Post 16 and Post 18 pathways.
KEY RESPONSABILITIES
We are seeking an apprentice careers advisor, to provide careers advice to young people from years 7 to 13 within our group. The position is home-based, with a self-managed diary for a remit of schools within the London area with additional potential travel if needed. The group benefits from the 4-day working week, offering 100% salary for 80% working hours. You will be responsible under the guidance of a level 6 mentor for delivering group careers information sessions and 1-2-1 student meetings to selected schools within the group and providing support to staff both face to face and remotely. The role involves travel and potential overnight stays if preferred therefore flexibility is essential. Hotel and travel expenses are provided. Outcomes First Group offers high quality inclusive education, therefore some of our learners require additional support for special educational needs and autism, experience of working with young people with Autism is essential, although additional support will be provided within the role.
- Main Objectives
- Provide meaningful careers guidance that helps young people to progress, empowers young people to plan and manage their own futures, responds to the needs of each individual young person, provides comprehensive information and advice, raises aspirations and actively promotes equality promotes equality of opportunity and challenges stereotypes’. (Extract from the DoE Statutory Guidance: Impartial Careers Education March 2010.)
- To interview students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups as appropriate to student’s/school’s needs and ensure students have a transition and action plan accordingly.
- To provide information, advice, guidance and signposting to specialist agencies about a range of issues, such as careers, education, employment and training, housing and money, including signposting within school to key areas of support.
- To research careers, options pathways, and support organisations to meet young people’s needs.
- To run if required small group sessions or larger presentations on all aspects of careers guidance and topics related to personal development.
- To work with families and carers to access and facilitate the young person’s wider support network.
- To complete all statistical returns where applicable; write reports and complete statutory documentation related to the post.
- To aid the organisation and coordination of education and career pathway events to include for example, careers fairs.
- To liaise and support on appropriate Careers policy, priorities, contribute to careers schemes of work and resources for developing careers education and guidance.
- To plan and contribute, where necessary and appropriate, to the delivery of careers education activities.
- To provide where appropriate relevant training, guidance and support for school staff so that they are equipped to deliver quality careers programmes.
- To support the school’s work experience placement programme.
- To keep up to date with labour market information, legislation, and professional and academic developments by visiting employers, training providers and training events run by educational and professional bodies and disseminate this information.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Applicants must hold a GCSE English and Mathematics grade C or higher to access the apprenticeship qualification
- Experience in supporting young people with special educational needs and autism.
- Ability to travel for school visits
- Flexible in the ability for potential overnight stays whilst travelling
- Full clean driving license
- The Post holder must study Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Advice within the position.
- Qualification is funded within the role. Qualified position also available
About The Group
Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high quality special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, Blenheim Schools and Momenta Connect.
Our Vision
Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world.
Our Mission
We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.
Our Promise
We Listen.
We never assume.
We work together.
To make the remarkable happen.
We are accountable.
To each other and for one another.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
- Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
- A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
- 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
- Cycle to Work Schemes
- Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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