Careers and Work Placements Adviser

Manchester Young Lives does education differently. We build trusting relationships that enable young people to feel respected and safe, facilitating engaging creative personalised learning programmes that leave young people with SEND believing they can succeed. We are looking for passionate values driven professionals who will support young people in our Learning Hubs to believe in themselves and achieve their aspirations.

Due to growth across our Learning Hubs, MYL is recruiting for a Careers and Work Placements Adviser to provide engaging, inclusive, and effective careers advice to young people aged 16+ with SEND, inspiring them to believe they can thrive in adulthood. You will develop a network of Employers and secure, assess and manage a portfolio of work experience placements to meet young people’s needs and goals.

You will have a relevant careers advice and guidance qualification, and have experience of delivering careers advice and guidance. You should be experienced and confident in working with young people/adults with SEND, and able to communicate and build relationships with young people, parents/carers, employers and other professionals.

MYL is a flexible, supportive and values led environment in which to work. Applicants can choose between a 30 hour a week year-round contract, or a 35 hour a week term-time only contract, both with a pro-rata salary. You will need to be willing to travel around the city of Manchester.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The closing date for completed application forms is 9am Monday the 10^th of August.