Career Advisor
| Posting date: | 11 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,500 to £29,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 July 2024 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, PO1 2EA |
| Company: | Get Set UK Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | getsetuk/TP/106/45 |
Summary
Get Set for being part of a winning team
At Get Set UK, we're not just a team; we're a community committed to making a real difference in people's lives. We understand that real change starts with real people - which is why we dedicate ourselves to supporting individuals to make positive alterations in their lives.
We are currently on the lookout for a Career Advisor to join us at Get Set in our Portsmouth office.
Our Career Advisors deliver sustainable employment solutions to our customers and proactively support them to maintain employment and have long-term success. They motivate and help to improve skills and capabilities whilst assessing customer needs and barriers with integrity to create action plans to address concerns. Ultimately, we help customers become job-ready with employer-led advice and guidance.
We're not just colleagues; we're a winning team that celebrates diversity, embraces challenges, and shares a common goal of making a meaningful impact.
Your Impact:
- Provide careers advice and guidance in a one-to-one setting or group workshops to support customers with their career aspirations.
- Help customers identify and consider the range of training and career choices available to them and outline possible ways forward, using a range of tools and resources.
- Discuss with customers how to overcome any barriers to reaching their goals and signpost them to other agencies for advice where appropriate.
- Undertake administration duties to ensure that all delivery evidence is complete and compliant in line with contract and quality standards.
- Produce an action plan for employment, education, and training to help customers achieve their goals.
- Business Develop to attract new customers and partnerships to the service, this could include community organisations, Job Centre Plus, training providers, and Higher Education
Who we seek:
- Level 3 qualification in Careers/IAG.
- Experience of working in Careers/IAG.
- Good knowledge of careers related to IT applications.
- Excellent IT skills include Microsoft Office packages and Management Information Systems.
- A high level of communication, empathy, and listening skills and the ability to analyse problems and propose solutions.
- Target Driven individual looking to exceed expectations and willing to progress within the company.
- Able to accurately manage diary productivity.
- Demonstrable record of working flexibly and using own initiative.
- Demonstrable record of achievement against objectives and targets.
You Share Our Values:
- Be Ambitious: Show determination and innovation in your approach.
- Be Inspiring: Inspire responsibility through your daily actions.
- Be Proud: Take pride in your daily achievements and want to support your local community.
- Be Considerate: Collaborate well in an inclusive environment.
- Own It: Own your attitude, motivation, and actions.
Our Promise to You:
We're here to support you as much as you support our clients. Our mission is clear: to empower, ignite opportunities, support resilience, and nurture career success for everyone.
Our workplace is dynamic, committed, encouraging, and empathetic. We believe in creating an environment that is not just about professional growth but also personal wellbeing. As part of the Get Set UK team, you'll enjoy:
- Competitive salaries that appreciate your hard work and dedication.
- Comprehensive pension schemes designed for your future security.
- Healthcare packages that prioritise your wellbeing.
- Gym memberships to support your physical health and mental clarity.
- An inclusive employee forum where your voice is heard and valued.
- Continuous training and development opportunities to help you grow and succeed.
Get Set For A Better Tomorrow:
Are you prepared to impact lives and embrace a role that rewards as much as it challenges? Apply now and chart a course towards a fulfilling career that changes lives daily, including your own.
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We reserve the right to close applications early. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome all applications. Get Set UK is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, physical and mental disability, age, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, and any other protected status. Our aim is to support and maintain the physical and mental health of all people at work.
If you do need any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and recruitment process, please let us know at the outset and we will work hard to provide the right solution for you.
Get Set UK does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Recruitment Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Get Set UK will consider these CVs as gifts and will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.