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Are you passionate about empowering young people? At LEBC, we value innovation, respect, and continual growth, and we're seeking a dedicated (Trainee) Careers Advisor to join our team. In this role, you'll deliver our Careers Education Service across local schools and colleges, helping young people make informed decisions about their futures.
Job Summary:
To support the delivery of our Careers Education Service to young people in local schools and colleges.
To empower young people to make informed careers and education decisions, building confidence and a greater awareness of the skills needed to be successful in the world of work.
To understand the needs of all young people including those with physical or learning disabilities and those at risk of becoming NEET, to enable the appropriate delivery of Careers Information, Advice and Guidance in group and 1-2-1 settings.
LEBC pays for Level 6 Diploma qualification if the successful candidate does not already hold this qualification.
Main Responsibilities:
- Provide impartial information, advice and guidance (IAG) to young people in schools and colleges across Leicestershire.
- Complete action plans thoroughly and accurately with successful student progression at the forefront.Â
- Achieve consistently high levels of customer satisfaction. This will be monitored through student and teacher feedback.
- Deliver 1-2-1 and group sessions to help young people with CV preparation, interview skill techniques, confidence building as well as learning more about job market opportunities.
- Contribute to the design and delivery of current and topical workshop activities, to support young people's employability skills development, and to enable schools and colleges to work towards the Gatsby Benchmarks.
The post holder will be based at schools across Leicester and Leicestershire but should be willing to travel extensively to schools and other sites as required. On occasion there may be a requirement to attend meetings and training further afield. Expenses will be paid in accordance with LEBC guidelines.
The nature of the work may occasionally involve the postholder carrying duties outside of normal working hours. Overtime working is paid as time off in lieu.
The postholder may be required to attend, from time to time, training courses, conferences, seminars or other meetings as required by his/her own training needs and the needs of the company.
LEBC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and an enhanced DBS will be required for this role.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary £25,000 to £28,000 depending on experience and qualification, pro rata to working hours
- 25 days Holiday (pro rata) plus 8 bank public holidays, pro rata to working hours
- Time off in Lieu flexible working system
- Company Pension Scheme of 10% following 6 month probation
Additional Information:
- Full time, 5 days a week (part time of 3 or 4 days a week considered)
- Term Time only role
- Requires a drivers licence
Our Values:
- Adding value for all
- Respect and value
- Continual Innovation
- Evidence based practice
- Doing business efficiently
Our Culture:
- Continuing to innovate
- Responding to challenge and supporting each other
- Nurturing talent and recognising achievement
- Changing to grow
- Listening to our customers
- Taking pride in what we do
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role and would like to learn more please attach your CV to the link provided.
