“Shaw Trust promotes team spirit, inclusiveness and it is an organisation where everybody is somebody. I am proud to be part of this great organisation.”
At Shaw Trust we believe everyone has the right to live a decent and dignified life and an opportunity for rewarding work. We are a social purpose organisation challenging inequality and breaking down barriers to enable social mobility.
For us being part of the solution is about creating the conditions for this to happen, advocating and delivering services that make a real difference. Working in partnership not competition, we are part of an eco-system of purpose-led organisations, striving for a fairer, more equal society centred on opportunity for all.
Purpose
We are looking to recruit Level 6, or working towards Level 6, career adviser to support schools delivery with potential assignments in North & East London. The position will be term time only and part-time. The primary duty will be 1-1 careers advice and guidance but the emphasis on duties may vary dependant on the service level agreement agreed with the school.
The salary range for a qualified Job Coach: £29,424 - £35,554 FTE
The salary range for an unqualified Job Coach: £26,156 - £31,618 FTE
Main Duties:
Supporting the school in delivering a robust careers offer across year groups, ensuring that the school is working towards the Gatsby BenchmarksProviding 1-1 careers information, advice and guidance to studentsProducing careers action plans and record information in line with school requirementsOrganising and delivering small and large group sessions/activities on a range of topics for example:option choice at each key transition stageCV and job application workshopscareer choicelabour market informationpost 16 & 18 optionsEstablishing and maintaining effective working relationships with schools staff and other professionals supporting the schools careers offerMaking use of ICT in undertaking the duties of the role and as required in the course of your employmentAttending parent’s evenings to provide Careers IAG to young people and support their parents/ carersUpdate Service Manager (Prospects) on a monthly basis the days delivered, flagging up any issues with delivery in a timely mannerComplete a termly progress review template at the end of the Autumn Term, highlighting days delivered, activities, issues etc. To be submitted to Service Manager (Prospects).To be pro-active in looking for opportunities to upsell the service and potentially increase revenue.To provide students, accessing our service, the opportunity to complete the online evaluation survey. Analysis of this data will be feedback to the school on a termly basis in addition to yourself.Actively promote equality and diversity, recognising and actively challenging stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination ensuring that these principles permeate all working practices.Undertake appropriate self-assessment and training to enhance and develop the Careers Adviser role.Any other duties appropriate to the level of the post
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Location:
You will be based within Havering, East London
Employee Benefits
As an employee of Shaw Trust as well as positively impacting people’s lives, you will have access to the following benefits:
25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 years’ service up to 28 days, and the option to purchase additional holiday2 days paid volunteering leave each yearAn enhanced pension scheme after 6 monthsLife Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rateAccess to a suite of learning and development opportunities including paid for apprenticeship and masters’ levels qualifications, and management development programmesOpportunities to connect with our employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Women’s Network), MANaging Network, Menopause Network GroupHealth and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash planOpportunity to request flexible working from day one
Our Strategy
Join a diverse and inclusive organisation
Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career.
In addition;
We are proud to be certified as an employer who meets the National Equality Standard, the accepted standard for inclusiveness in business across the UK.We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme.Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.
Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
