Careers Advisor

Are you looking for a Career in Education?

We are recruiting for a Careers Advisor to work at our client in Lancashire. The role will be primarily based in Southport, however you will also support at two partnered schools in Preston.
- Deliver effective and individualised Careers Information, Advice, and Guidance to students aged between 16-25 with SEND at all stages of their education journey.
- Lead on sourcing and developing work placements for students.
- Be responsible for ensuring that the correct procedures are in place for work placements, including employers H&S and work placement risk assessments.

**Essential requirements**:

- A full UK driving licence
- A Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Careers Information and Advice (prepared to work towards Level 6)
- Experience in at least one area of delivery of careers advice to 16-19, Higher Education, Adult Learners (Drive to help young people)
- Knowledge and previous experience of working with young people with SEND
- Experience of working with young people with a learning difficulty/ disability during transition, promoting high aspirations and securing positive outcomes
- Knowledge of available career resources, websites, online information sources
- Excellent communication, organisational and prioritising skills

Above all, we provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most.

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which coverthe last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

All pay rates that are offered will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. Our working opportunities include temporary positions, permanent contracts and adhoc supply

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

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**APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION**
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

**Disclaimer