Careers Advisor

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Dynamics Position No. and Role Profile Code 114847

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Fixed Term

Working Hours:

37

Location:

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Closing Date:

26/10/2026

Job Category:

Children's Services

Region / Division:

Children's Services

Business Unit:

Education and Skills

Starting salary for this role is £35,570 (pro rata for part-time colleagues)

This role sits within a well defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career hout exception all new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation . Be part of a forward thinking workplace where you’re supported to grow and you can truly#Be The Difference  at BCP
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Internal colleagues are also normally appointed at the bottom of the band, unless moving within the same profession and skill level, where the pay band is the same they can be appointed to the existing pay point .

Make a Difference to Young People's Futures

We are seeking a motivated and proactive Careers Adviser to join the Education Effectiveness Team.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to support young people to achieve positive outcomes by preventing them from becoming Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET), tracking and monitoring the destinations of Year 12 and Year 13 learners, and providing targeted support to those who are currently NEET .

Working with schools, colleges, training providers, employers and partner agencies, you will play a key role in helping young people successfully transition into education, employment, apprenticeships and training .

About the Role

As a Careers Adviser, you will provide impartial careers information, advice and guidance to young people, helping them to make informed decisions about their future pathways . You will maintain oversight of participation and destination data, identify young people who may be at risk of disengagement, and coordinate interventions to improve participation and progression outcomes .

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting young people, building strong partnerships and making a tangible difference to the lives of those facing barriers to education, employment and training .

Key Responsibilities

• Track, monitor and record participation and destination data for Year 12 and Year 13 young people.
• Identify young people at risk of becoming NEET and implement targeted interventions to support continued participation.
• Maintain regular contact with young people who are NEET and provide personalised action plans and support to re-engage them with education, employment or training opportunities.
• Deliver impartial careers information, advice and guidance through one-to-one appointments, group sessions and outreach activities.
• Work collaboratively with schools, colleges, training providers, employers and partner agencies to promote positive destinations.
• Use destination and participation data to identify trends, monitor risk and support service improvement.
• Contribute to local authority responsibilities relating to participation and the tracking of young people's destinations.
• Maintain accurate records and case notes in accordance with data protection and information governance requirements.

About You

You will have:

• Experience of working with young people, particularly those who may face barriers to participation or progression.
• Knowledge of post-16 and post-18 pathways, including further education, apprenticeships, training and employment opportunities.
• Experience of providing careers guidance, employability support or targeted interventions for young people.
• Excellen…