Careers Adviser

Ever thought of joining us at Career Connect?

Job Vacancy: Careers Adviser (Manchester) 

Salary - £24,266 up to £27,617 (depending on experience)

Location - Manchester

We are looking to recruit a permanent Careers Adviser to join our friendly community team in Manchester. They will become part of a team that provides careers support to 16–18-year-olds who are not in education, employment or training (NEET), helping them to identify their career ambitions and move into fulfilling training and employment opportunities. 

This varied, interesting and rewarding role will primarily be supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and who have Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs). This role will be based at our office at The Millennium Powerhouse in Moss Side though you will work flexibly in venues in the community across Manchester.

We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic individuals who are able to build meaningful relationships with young people, helping them understand their career skills and strengths, overcome personal barriers and create a better future for themselves. We offer a friendly, supportive work environment among colleagues who care about the work we do and the communities that we support.

About Career Connect and what we offer

Career Connect is a charity making a huge difference to the lives of young people, adults and families by providing support services that help them turn career ambitions into reality. We believe in a society where every individual realises their full potential and we aim to drive social mobility by enabling more people to access and succeed in education, training and employment.

Our permanent staff enjoy a reasonable 35h working week and we also offer flexi-time, so when we ask our staff to do extra, we always make sure they’ve got those hours to take back another time. It’s a great benefit of working for Career Connect. Full time and part time available.

Our holidays start at 25 days + Bank Holidays and we give up to an extra 6 days a year for staff with longer service.

You will have access to: Training, Career Progression, Birthday Leave, Perkbox, Green cycle to work scheme.

Salary for the role is £24,266 - £27,617 for a 35-hour week and we have great opportunities for staff training and progression.

We will also consider applications for a Trainee Careers Adviser role from applicants who hold Level 3 IAG and have relevant experience. This role would be paid at £24,052

How to apply

To apply, please follow the apply link and submit your details by the closing date on 12/02/2023

 A copy of the job description/person specification is provided by clicking on this link 

If you would like more information or an informal chat about either of these positions, please email Sean Mclaughlin, Team Manager, Manchester Connect at sean.mclaughlin@careerconnect.org.uk.

Interviews will take place at Manchester Millennium Powerhouse in the week beginning 20^th February