Job Description

Ever thought of joining us at Career Connect?

Salary - \xc2\xa325,466 - \xc2\xa328,817 - Careers Adviser

Salary - \xc2\xa325,252 Trainee Careers Adviser - Starting salary until completion

Job Vacancy: Careers Adviser /Trainee Careers Adviser

Location - (Manchester)

We are looking to recruit a Careers Adviser/Trainee Careers Adviser to join our friendly community team in Manchester. They will become part of a team that provides careers support to 16\xe2\x80\x9318-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.

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.

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.

You will join our team in the work that we do across the city and work closely with colleagues in partner organisations to help improve outcomes for young people. This will involve direct contact with young people, their parents/carers, and a range of professionals from support services, training providers and employers across the city, so excellent communication skills are essential, as are effective time management and the ability to travel independently.

Salary for the role is \xc2\xa325,466 - \xc2\xa328,817 for a 35-hour week and we have great great benefits and plenty of opportunities for staff training and internal progression.

We will also consider applications for a Trainee Careers Adviser role from applicants who have a relevant qualification and experience in a related role. This role would be paid at \xc2\xa325,252

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter outlining your interest in and suitability for the role by 18th September. A copy of the job description/person specification can be downloaded from

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

The closing date for applications will be 18/09/2023

Interviews will take place in the week beginning 25/09/2023

Careers Adviser - Careers IAG Level 4 or Level 6 and relevant experience

Trainee Careers Adviser - Level 3 IAG or equivalent and have relevant experience.

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