Mencap
Careers Advisor
Careers Advisor at Mencap, across the UK. This is a apprenticeship role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Apprenticeship · On site
- Location
- UK wide
- Closing date
- Sector
- Education & Teaching
- DBS check
Reference https://jobs.mencap.org.uk/vacancies/37193/careers-advisor.html
About the role
- Department: - Lifestyles & Work
- Location: - Home Based
- Vacancy Type: - Permanent
- Job Advert: -
Do you believe every young person deserves the opportunity to achieve their goals and progress into meaningful employment, education, or training?
We're looking for a passionate and motivated Careers Advisor to join our Mencap Training Academy team on a full time (37.5 hours per week) permanent basis.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people with learning disabilities, learning difficulties, autism, and other additional support needs by helping them explore their options, build confidence, and achieve their ambitions for the future.
What will you be doing?
- Provide high-quality careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG).
- Work directly with learners, colleagues, families, employers and external partners.
- Support learners to progress into employment, apprenticeships, supported internships, volunteering, and further learning opportunities.
What will you bring?
- Experience providing careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG).
- Knowledge of the Gatsby Benchmarks and careers guidance best practice.
- Strong communication, organisational and relationship-building skills.
- Experience supporting young people with SEND, learning disabilities, autism, or other additional support needs.
- A commitment to inclusion and helping learners achieve their aspirations.
Qualifications
External applicants must hold a minimum Level 4 qualification in Careers Information and Advice, Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG), or an equivalent recognised careers guidance qualification.
Why should you join us?
Every learner deserves access to high-quality careers guidance and the opportunity to achieve positive outcomes. You'll join a supportive and dedicated team committed to helping learners develop independence, make informed decisions, and move towards meaningful employment and fulfilling futures.
Want to find out more about Mencap Training Academy and what we do? Please visit here: Mencap Training Academy
Please note:
- Regular regional and national travel is required, as learners are based across multiple Mencap delivery locations throughout the UK.
- Successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!
Mencap operate a blind recruitment process. Please submit an up to date application and covering statement, your CV will not be reviewed until the interview stage. At Mencap our approach to AI is to 'support, not replace' our work. Please write your application in the same spirit. You're welcome to use AI to support you to write your application but we want to hear your voice as much as we can. Taking the time to create a thoughtful and personalised application will help the hiring manager fully appreciate your unique strengths and experience.
This vacancy closes on Thursday 19 November and interviews are expected to take place shortly afterwards.
JOB ID: 37193
Reference: https://jobs.mencap.org.uk/vacancies/37193/careers-advisor.html · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 5 Dec 2026 · Listed via Mencap
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