Apprentice Careers & Progression Advisor For Inclusion

• Develop and provide Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) to learners, with a particular focus on inclusion and those with EHCPs, care-experienced students and others requiring additional support


• Learn to monitor and track the progression of specific student groups, such as those with EHCPs, through key transitions, e.g., from Level 1 to Level 2 of their course


• Collaborate operationally with relevant teams, stakeholders and management to support the achievement of strategic objectives


• Undertake the Level 6 Careers Development qualification and develop to deliver effective careers guidance to individuals and groups of learners with diverse support needs


• Support IAG activities and service delivery across the College, including participation in rotas and UCAS- related tasks


• Ensure compliance with approved quality standards and audit requirements by accurately recording guidance delivered and collecting relevant information to evaluate the service


• Work closely with other support teams within the College to maximise learner support


• Connect learners with relevant information, resources and opportunities to facilitate progression into further study, training or employment


• Maintain and develop effective internal and external partnerships to provide learners and staff with accurate, up-to-date advice, information and guidance


• Collaborate with key staff to organise careers-related events and activities

Specific Duties:

• Develop as an Apprentice by successfully completing both the course level 6 careers development programme and all work-related responsibilities


• Act as the key point of contact for careers guidance for a group of learners


• With guidance and support, manage a varied caseload of careers guidance for learners including tracking the progression of key student groups during transition periods


• Advise students on progression options and provide information on applications and processes associated with their next steps


• Support students through their Higher Education applications via UCAS


• Contribute to the regular maintenance of careers information and resources by actively researching and reviewing the most up-to-date products and services


• Develop resources to support students with their career development


• Organise events to support student progression both within the College and externally. Including follow up on individual students’ progression plans


• Advise the manager on resource needs related to careers and educational guidance


• Maintain accurate learner records and provide statistical information on service usage, in line with confidentiality and data protection guidelines


• Liaise and collaborate with staff across the College to support students’ progress


• Maintain effective communication with internal teams and external agencies to ensure students receive accurate and up-to-date advice, information, and guidance


• Assist the Careers and Progression manager with various tasks including in working with external agencies and partners to establish networks and ensure effective communication


• Contribute to enrolment and progression activities, ensuring the quality of guidance provided to learners


• Collaborate with members of the Student Hub team to support the health, safety, and wellbeing of individual learners, referring to colleagues or external agencies where appropriate


• Contribute a wide range of college events such open days, enrolment and specific employability events