Location
Carlisle, Cumbria | United Kingdom
Job description
The Role
As a Trainee Careers Adviser, you will join our supportive and hard-working team in Carlisle. We would specifically be interested to hear from people with an interest of, or previous experience of, working with adults, particularly those who are long term unemployed.
You will:
• Offer individualised careers advice and guidance tailored to meet the specific needs, and aspirations of SEND pupils,
• Work closely with teachers, special education coordinators, and other professionals to align career guidance with other support provided to SEN pupils,
• Work collaboratively with young people, families and other professionals to ensure smooth transition planning from school to next steps,
• Develop partnership working with employers, training and educational providers, community organisations to support inclusive opportunities for SEND young people.
This post is permanent. The hours of work for this position are 37 per week, however requests for part time hours will also be considered.
About You
You should have enthusiasm for working with young people with SEND, be able to adapt to young people’s needs and have strong communication, advocacy and interpersonal skills. The role would suit those with an understanding of the SEND landscape and the range of available provision.
This position offers the opportunity for real life work experience and skills building whilst gaining a formal Careers, Information and Advice qualification. We would be pleased to hear from recent graduates or those wanting a career change!
You will have:
• The ability to thrive in a busy and varied work environment
• A good standard of literacy and numeracy (GCSE grade 4 / C or equivalent)
• The ability to identify, establish and maintain effective working partnerships for the benefit of customers
• The ability to keep accurate and up to date records with a good attention to detail. This includes data entry on electronic systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to respond to demanding pressures and to meet deadlines
• An ability to work on own initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving
Our Benefits
We are passionate about people and support our employees to do what they do best through a dynamic and supportive working environment with opportunities for continued professional development to work across multiple contracts.
We also offer a great benefits package, including 26 days annual leave, rising each year to a maximum of 33 days; Enhanced sick pay; Enhanced pension contributions; Life assurance cover; Access to counselling service; Access to medical health plan and the opportunity to work flexibly across home and office locations, where contract specific and business needs allow.
Why Inspira?
Inspira is the leading Organisation delivering Personal Development and Career Management for Young People and Adults in the North West. Through our work we help local people into work, improve their skills and open new opportunities. Our aim is to support disadvantaged people, help local communities to reduce inequalities which in turn will influence healthier, safer, and more sustainable local economies.
We inspire young people and adults to find their purpose and reach their potential to Be Bold, Be Relevant and Be Resilient.
Next Steps
Candidates may not meet every single desired qualification/criteria. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role and share our values to BE Bold, Relevant and Resilient, we would love to hear from you!
To apply, please visit our website -
We recommend applying at your earliest convenience as we reserve the right to close this advert at any time.
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require a copy of our job documents in a more accessible format or are struggling to complete the application form due to a disability, please contact us via
[email protected] or 01931 711300.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Check.
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£24.51k per annum
