Careers Advisor

Do you have experience in careers education and guidance and have the ability to develop effective relationships with students? Do you have a Level 6 qualification in Career Guidance and Development? Can you have a positive impact on the lives of our students? 

If you have answered yes to these questions then we want to hear from you!

If you are ready to ditch the ordinary and get stuck into a role where you directly empower the next generation, then this could be the role for you! Blackpool Sixth, an outstanding college specialising in 16-19 education, is seeking a dynamic Careers Advisor to join our Learning Resources and Futures team. 

Our Futures team reports to the Head of Learning Resources and Careers, and it is an exciting time to be joining the team. The successful candidate, in collaboration with their manager, will have a significant impact on how our careers guidance is provided across the college with a voice in shaping the service we offer. This role is your chance to be a driving force in shaping the futures of Blackpool’s young people.

This is a permanent post and is full time, your usual working hours will be Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.30pm, the role is college staff term time only (plus an additional 10 days), all other time is considered as leave.

Imagine a workplace where your passion for student success fuels visible results. As our Career Advisor you will ignite aspirations by delivering outstanding careers information, advice, and guidance, transforming student potential into real-world success. You will forge pathways by providing personalised 1-1 guidance and dynamic group workshops, equipping students with the tools they need to conquer higher education, employment, or training. You will build bridges, liaising with local employers and training providers, creating valuable connections that open doors for our students and  you will empower transformation by identifying and dismantling barriers to progression, unlocking the full potential of every student you work with.

This role gives you the opportunity to be part of a team that genuinely cares about student progress, making a difference in the lives of young people. You will be working alongside passionate educators and support staff, fostering a culture of mutual respect and achievement.

A day in the Futures team could see you: 

• inspire students to achieve their full potential;
• help provide invaluable work placement and work experience opportunities, bridging the gap between education and the real world
• lead dynamic workshops with small groups of students, illuminating diverse career pathways and empowering them to make informed choices
• liaise with other departments, seamlessly integrating career support into student journeys, both individually and through our innovative Career Academies.
• Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring our Futures area is a welcoming and resourceful hub for all students.

Don't just guide careers, launch them! Apply now and join our team at Blackpool Sixth, where we turn potential into extraordinary success!

Closing date: 15th April at 9:00am

Interviews: 23rd April 2025

The benefits

Our people are extremely important to us and we are therefore delighted to provide the following benefits:-

• Cycle to work scheme for contracts over 12 months 
• Free use of the college gym
• Generous pension contributions
• Education specific learning and development 
• Free car parking
• Subsidised Costa Coffee on site and a wide range of catering outlets 
• An in house People & Wellbeing site with loads of self-help guidance
• Access to wellbeing and counselling services for you and your family
• Long service awards recognising loyalty and dedication
• 15 hours of gifted TOIL (pro-rata) to use for flexibility throughout the year 
• Family friendly policies to support our staff with parenting and caring responsibilities
• Be yourself; enjoy being part of a culture and community with different backgrounds, interests, faiths and lifestyles

Our commitment to a safe and respectful environment

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We do not tolerate discrimination and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We provide equal access, services, and care regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity/expression/trans status, race, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone. This includes a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment of any kind. We believe that all individuals deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace and online community free from harassment, intimidation, and discrimination.We encourage open communication, provide clear reporting mechanisms for misconduct, and conduct thorough investigations. We expect everyone interacting with us to uphold these standards.

All staff will be carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the college’s commitment to safeguarding. All posts, including volunteers, are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. All shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of any criminal record or information that will make them unsuitable to work with children. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn should any information come to light that has not been included in the self-declaration. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from regulated activity relevant to children, anyone caught doing so will be reported to the police immediately. Please note that we reserve the right to review your online presence in line with keeping children safe in education guidance.

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