Associate Careers Adviser (Schools)

CXK is an award-winning charity which supports young people and adults to build the skills and confidence they need to move into sustainable education, employment, or training. We continually strive to provide the best services to meet the needs of the 260,000+ beneficiaries that we support each and every year – empowering individuals and strengthening communities across the south of England.

 With continuous growth driven by numerous long-term contracts, CXK is a charity that prioritises innovation and investment in both our staff and services. Our solid financial security, underpinned by substantial reserves, ensures we can offer a stable environment for our team. Choosing a career at CXK means you will join an organisation that supports your development and provides opportunities for you to take part in rewarding work. As a result, our staff are able to make the most of their potential.

Passion, innovation, and integrity are at the heart of our culture. Therefore, we’re dedicated to bringing together highly skilled people who are passionate about making a difference. In return, we offer a flexible, professional, and friendly working environment in which our staff are truly valued and invested in.

Associate (zero hours) Careers Advisers who use creative approaches to support young people are required on an ongoing basis. Delivery available across Kent & Medway in secondary schools and alternative specialist provision. Must be RCDP and qualified to Level 6 or above within Careers Guidance, enthusiastic in supporting young people and flexible in approach.

Looking to make a positive difference and love IAG? Come and work for the CXK school team! 

Main responsibilities:

• Deliver all or part of CXK Contracts with schools, colleges, training providers or other institutions. Take responsibility for the delivery design, implementation and review with customer contacts.
• Develop effective relationships with key stakeholders and customers. This includes agreeing referral processes, reviewing activities and up-selling opportunities for the charity.
• Responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people by providing individual and group IAG
• Engage with young people to identify barriers to their progression into education, training, volunteering and ultimately employment. This will include the use of assessments where appropriate, narrative and creative approaches, enabling young people to make informed choices and identify progression routes
• Deliver a full range of IAG activities – ranging from 1:2:1, small ‘group’ careers guidance, class size groups or large groups/presentations

Please click here for the full job description and person specification.

To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV and supporting statement (max 750 words) to recruitment@cxk.org.   Your supporting statement should address how you meet the requirements of the job description and person specification.  Please note that CVs alone will not be considered.

**Please note that we reserve the right close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.  Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible**