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Connexions Personal Advisor (Careers Advisor) Connexions Bury Are you passionate about helping young people shape their futures? Connexions Bury is looking for a dedicatedConnexions Personal Advisorto provide expertcareers information, advice, and guidanceto support young people as they transition beyond post-16 education. About the Role In this role, you will: Empower young peopleby identifying their needs, abilities, and barriers to progression. Provide tailored supportthrough effective partnership working, referrals, and signposting. Work independentlyin various settings, adapting flexibly to young people's needs. Deliver engaging one-to-one guidance sessionsand group workshops. Apply innovative approacheswhen working withNEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) young people . Collaborate with partnersto ensure seamless support and progression opportunities. Contribute as part of a teamdelivering ourUKSPF programme . About You We are seeking a committed professional with: A qualification in working with young peopleequivalent to NVQ Level 4(such as Youth Work, Careers Guidance, Social Work, or Teaching) ORrelevant experiencein the field. AQCF Level 6 in Careers Guidance and Development(preferred but not essential). Strong communication and partnership-building skillsto effectively support young people. Aresults-driven approach , meeting service targets and deadlines with confidence. Working Hours & Conditions 22.2 hours per week , based around the usual business working week. Somerota-based workmay be required, depending on service needs. Join us and help young people unlock their potential! About Bury The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service. In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted. As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible wayBenefits of working for Bury Council To hear about the benefits for working with Bury Council, please visit A good employer | greater jobs We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements. We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.Next steps For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Shelley Warden on 0161 253 5998. Interviews will be held on 11th July 2025Privacy Notice Connexions PA - Job Description and Personal Specification JA1 - Work Demands Assessment - Connexions PACalculate your take home pay.Use this service to estimate how much Income Tax and National Insurance you should pay for the current tax year. Employment could affect your benefits, find out more here.Turn2us Benefits Calculator .#J-18808-Ljbffr