Careers Adviser

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Careers Adviser to join our Student Support Services Team based at our Campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon. This is a full-time, permanent position (will consider part-time for a successful candidate) and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £23,631 - £25,220 per annum (pro-rata for part-time), plus staff benefits. Cambridge Regional College is a large and inspirational centre of learning with Campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon. We have outstanding teaching and leisure facilities and a reputation for excellence in a number of fields. Our campus facilities are among the best in the country. CRC is a college to be proud of and to be in.It is important to us that we recognise the hard work and commitment of our staff. As such, you can benefit from a range of rewards to support you in your daily life.Just some of the rewards you will benefit from as our Careers Adviser will include:- Generous holiday leave plus bank holidays- Generous pension scheme- Discounted rates on Apple products- Free gym membership option and discounted classes- Discounted rates on college courses- BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services- Free on-site car parking- Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores with Rewards@CRC- On site restaurants, retail and coffee outlets (Costa Coffee at Cambridge Campus and Starbucks at Huntingdon Campus)- Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme- Staff Development opportunitiesAbout the role: As our Careers Adviser, you will work as part of a supportive team of careers and IAG practitioners to provide impartial careers information, advice and guidance to our adult learners and apprentices, supporting them to make informed decisions about progression and develop effective career management and decision-making skills.Primarily this role will be working with our adult learners with the opportunity to expand the scope of practice to providing CEIAG to learners in our 16 – 19 provision in the longer term.Our Careers Adviser will have the following responsibilities:- Delivering 1:1 and group careers interventions face-to-face, via phone and using virtual communication tools such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom- Providing a range of CEIAG support to current and prospective learners- Contributing to developing careers information and learning resourcesWhat we are looking for in our ideal Careers Adviser:- A talented and enthusiastic careers professional committed to supporting the personal and professional growth of adults at various stages of career development- A strong understanding of the factors influencing careers decision-making and be able to flexibly and sensitively apply a range of careers guidance models to assist learners- Level 4 qualification in Careers Information and Advice essential- A qualification in Careers Guidance & Development at level 6 or willing to work towards- Experience providing CEIAG to adults in an educational or employability support setting- A strong understanding of the progression options available to adults- Experience designing and delivering careers group sessions- Strong organisational, time management and administrative skills and confidence using information technology.If you are keen to progress your career within a supportive and highly professional team, and enjoy providing a range of advice and guidance services please click ‘apply’ today to be considered as our Careers Adviser. Don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!Closing date: 5/5/21Cambridge Regional College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment.All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.