Apprentice - Career Adviser (Level 6), Send Focus

What You Will Do

• Commit to and successfully complete the Level 6 Career Development Professional Apprenticeship, including all required training, assessments, and components necessary to achieve the full qualification.
• Support students in making informed career choices and progressing into positive destinations by delivering high-quality careers advice and education, both on campus and remotely when required, under the guidance and supervision of qualified careers adviser mentors.
• Develop awareness and understanding of the Careers Information, Advice, and Guidance (CIAG) needs of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) through supported engagement and practical experience.
• Contribute to the development of new initiatives and innovative ways of working to meet the evolving needs of students. This includes leading or supporting awareness campaigns and establishing effective referral pathways through collaboration with external agencies and organisations.
• Support the development of Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance (CEIAG) resources for curriculum and tutorial teams, and assist in embedding these resources within curriculum delivery and tutorial programmes.

About You

• Hold a previous degree
• Have achieved GCSE English and Maths at Grade C / Level 4 or above, or possess an equivalent qualification
• Be enthusiastic about careers education and supporting learners.
• Be well organised and motivated.
• Have the academic ability and commitment to successfully complete a Level 6 apprenticeship.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive and professional relationships with a diverse range of individuals.
• Be a non-judgemental and empathetic listener, able to offer support sensitively and appropriately.
• Be digitally literate, with confidence in using a range of digital tools and platforms to support effective working and communication.

Please apply early, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual leave: 
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 37 days plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with generous employer contributions
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa     (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. 

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. 

Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.