About this job
Careers Adviser / SEN & SEMH Careers and Employability Officer
Locations: Bury and BoltonContract: Temporary to Permanent / PermanentHours: 39 hours per weekSalary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Overview
We are recruiting a dedicated and motivated Careers Adviser / Careers and Employability Officer to support young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across Bury and Bolton.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in careers guidance, employability, education or youth support who is passionate about helping young people identify their strengths, explore career options and progress into further education, vocational training, apprenticeships or employment.
You will work with young people aged 16+ who may face barriers to education and employment, providing tailored careers advice, guidance and ongoing support to help them make informed decisions about their futures. You will support learners enrolled on construction and employability programmes, helping them understand available career pathways and develop the skills and confidence needed to enter the workplace.
The role will involve delivering careers and employability sessions, conducting individual careers guidance meetings, supporting CV writing and interview preparation, identifying suitable work experience opportunities and developing relationships with local employers and training providers.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and compassionate professional who can engage young people with additional needs, understand their individual circumstances and help them work towards realistic and achievable career goals.
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual careers advice and guidance to young people with SEN and SEMH needs.Support learners to explore career options, identify strengths and interests, and develop realistic career plans.Deliver engaging careers education and employability sessions tailored to learners' individual needs.Advise young people on employment opportunities, apprenticeships, vocational training and further education pathways.Support learners to develop CVs, complete job applications, prepare for interviews and improve job search skills.Help young people understand workplace expectations, professional behaviours and the skills required for sustainable employment.Identify barriers to progression and provide appropriate guidance, encouragement and practical support.Develop individual action plans and monitor learners' progress towards their career and employment goals.Build positive relationships with local employers, colleges, training providers and apprenticeship providers.Identify and coordinate suitable work experience placements and opportunities for practical vocational learning.Support learners to access construction-related career pathways and other suitable employment opportunities.Engage and motivate young people who may have experienced difficulties within mainstream education or previous training settings.Maintain accurate records of careers guidance sessions, learner progress, attendance, destinations and outcomes.Work collaboratively with tutors, support staff, families and external professionals where appropriate.Follow safeguarding procedures and organisational policies when working with young people.Support learners to progress into meaningful employment, apprenticeships, further education or vocational training.Essential Requirements
Experience supporting young people with SEN, SEMH or additional support needs.Experience in careers guidance, employability, education, vocational training or youth support.A strong understanding of the barriers young people may face when accessing education, training and employment.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with young people.The ability to provide tailored guidance and motivate learners to achieve their career goals.Knowledge of CV writing, interview preparation, job searching and employment pathways.Strong organisational and administrative skills, including maintaining accurate learner records.A patient, resilient and supportive approach, with the ability to engage learners who may be disengaged or face additional challenges.The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities when working with young people.Access to a vehicle and willingness to travel across Bury and Bolton.Desirable Requirements
A recognised careers guidance qualification, such as a Level 4 qualification in Careers Information and Advice or a Level 6 qualification in Career Guidance and Development.Experience delivering careers guidance to young people with SEN or SEMH needs.Experience supporting learners on employability, construction or vocational training programmes.Knowledge of local employers, apprenticeship providers, colleges and employment opportunities.Experience developing employer partnerships and arranging work experience placements.Experience supporting young people with progression planning and tracking employment or education destinations.What's on Offer
Permanent or temporary-to-permanent employment options.Competitive salary, dependent on experience.39 hours per week.A supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development.A varied role combining careers guidance, employability support and SEN/SEMH provision.The opportunity to build relationships with employers and education providers across Bury and Bolton.A rewarding position where you can make a meaningful difference to young people's futures.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policyYour CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explainedYou must have legal right to work in the UKYou must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas 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
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
