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Careers and Employment Advisor

Job Introduction

Job Title: Careers and Employment Advisor - Part Time
Salary: £23,866 to £25,502 per annum
28 Hours per Week
Location: Redditch Careers Hub
Team:Skills and Employability
Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2027

Job Title: Careers and Employment Advisor - Maternity Cover
Salary: £29,832 - £31,877 per annum
35 Hours per Week
Location: Redditch Careers Hub
Team:Skills and Employability
Fixed Term Contract until End July 2027

Careers Worcestershire has a new and exciting role as a Careers and Employment Advisor based at our new Redditch Careers Hub and working in various community locations in Redditch. Supporting young people aged 16-24 into positive destinations to achieve their career aspirations. As a Careers and Employment advisor you will be part of a dynamic team using our young person centred approach that supports young people into employment, education or training.

Careers Worcestershire provides young people with a safe, friendly, inclusive, and welcoming environment where they can access helpful support and advice.

Multiple roles available:

35 hours per week a fixed-term contract/Maternity cover until End July 2027 with a view to extending.
28 hours per week (salary pro rata) fixed term until 31st March 2027 with a view to extending

In delivering the role, you will empower young people (aged 16-24) through group and individual mentoring sessions.

We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything we have described below, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about working directly with young people aged 16-24, being able to engage and relate well to this age group, including those who are vulnerable or in crisis.

You will ideally have experience of delivering 1:1 or group mentoring sessions and knowledge of the fundamentals of mentoring and youth work, along with experience of designing and developing resources for young people.

For further information please contact: Jennie Ellis jellis1@worcestershire.gov.uk

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 7th June 2026
Anticipated Interview Date: Wednesday 10th June 2026

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