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ecocareers

12d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Education & Teaching
  • Carlisle

AI generated summary

  • You should have experience in careers guidance, strong communication skills, attention to detail, ability to manage caseloads, and a passion for supporting individuals towards employment.
  • You will provide 1:1 career advice, deliver group sessions, support transitions to work, manage participant caseloads, and maintain labour market awareness.

Requirements

  • An enthusiasm for working with, and supporting, young people and/or adults
  • The ability to thrive in a busy and varied work environment
  • Experience of working with adults or young people, on a 1:1 basis or in groups
  • Previous experience of delivering Careers Information, Advice and Guidance
  • The ability to manage a caseload of individuals
  • The ability to identify, establish and maintain effective working partnerships for the benefit of customers
  • The ability to keep accurate and up to date records with a good attention to detail
  • This includes data entry on electronic systems
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to respond to demanding pressures and to meet deadlines
  • An ability to work on own initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving
  • As their work focuses on supporting individuals in securing employment, it is essential that candidates demonstrate the ability to produce high quality CVs and cover letters, and/or job applications
  • They are particularly keen to receive applications from candidates who have previous experience working with unemployed adults and/or young people
  • Whilst not essential for delivery of all contracts, applications would be particularly welcome from practitioners qualified to level 4 or level 6 in careers information, advice and guidance

Responsibilities

  • Providing personalised 1:1 careers advice and guidance
  • Working with groups to enable young people to gain a better understanding of the world of work and the options available to them. This includes the planning and delivering of sessions.
  • Collaborating with employers and training providers to support young people to make the transition from education into work and training.
  • Proactively managing a caseload of participants
  • Providing intensive support to participants, motivating and encouraging candidates to overcome any personal barriers to employment, education or training and building confidence
  • Delivering dynamic personal development and career management courses to groups;
  • Supporting participants to identify and develop transferable skills
  • Supporting customers with the use of appropriate online resources
  • Maintaining an awareness and understanding of the local labour market and building and maintaining external relationships to help support participants into suitable employment, education or training
  • Completing documentation to the required standard and within required timescales
  • Following up with customers to ensure advice given has made a difference.
  • Achieving contractual performance targets.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Careers and Employability Adviser position?

The salary for the Careers and Employability Adviser position is up to £28,922 per annum.

Where is the position located?

The position is located in Workington, with additional opportunities available in Carlisle and Barrow-in-Furness.

What are the working hours for this job?

The standard working hours are 37 per week, but requests for part-time hours will also be considered.

What qualifications or experience are required for this role?

Candidates should have experience working with adults or young people, delivering Careers Information, Advice and Guidance, and managing a caseload of individuals. A qualification of level 4 or level 6 in careers information, advice, and guidance is also welcomed but not essential.

What are the key responsibilities of the Careers and Employability Adviser?

Key responsibilities include providing personalized 1:1 careers advice, delivering sessions to groups, collaborating with employers and training providers, managing a caseload, and supporting participants in their job applications.

Is previous experience working with unemployed adults or young people preferred?

Yes, the organization is particularly interested in candidates with previous experience supporting unemployed adults and/or young people.

What benefits are offered with this position?

Benefits include 26 days of annual leave, enhanced sick pay, enhanced pension contributions, life assurance cover, access to a counselling service, a medical health plan, and the opportunity to work flexibly across home and office locations.

Will a DBS check be required for this position?

Yes, this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

How should candidates apply for this position?

Interested candidates should apply as soon as possible, as the organization reserves the right to close the advert at any time.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Although not explicitly mentioned, the nature of the role and the organization's commitment to supporting career management may offer opportunities for ongoing professional development.

ecocareers

Human Resources
Industry
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Mission & Purpose

Ecocareers provides a specialized job search for careers that make a difference. Launched in 2023, the site has already helped hundreds of thousands of job seekers find work in the sustainability sector. It's trusted by leading organizations pioneering sustainability, such as Springer Nature Group, Resource Environmental Solutions LLC, The Nature Conservancy, and the IPCC (The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change).