IAG Personal Adviser

Job Title: Personal Adviser
Location: Broxbourne, East Herts, Welwyn, Hatfield
Starting Salary: £27,344 progressing to £30,151pa (unqualified) OR £30,151 progressing to £32,909pa (qualified) 
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Permanent

Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce 

Job Duties:

Hertfordshire County Council Services for Young People (SfYP) is the primary provider of careers information, advice, and guidance, work related learning, work experience and youth work to young people across Hertfordshire. The Service provides a wide range of careers and work-related support, predominantly for young people aged 13-19 (up to 25 for Care experienced young people and where young people have a learning difficulty or disability) to make sure that the needs of young people are met, and they are supported to achieve their full potential.

You will deliver our traded services within schools and other educational settings, as well as statuary support for young people with special educational needs and disability (SEND). This will involve both one to one careers advice and group work to support the young people to develop their career management skills and make informed decisions at key transition points.

You will work with a caseload of young people who are not in education, employment or training, providing support, identifying and addressing any barriers that impact their ability to develop personally, and or access learning and work. You will support them in accessing appropriate programmes, developing clear plans of action and referring to specialist, and or statutory agencies when required.

You will need to evidence previous experience of working with young people with a range of needs and from diverse backgrounds.

For the qualified position you will also have a relevant qualification such as: Diploma in Careers Guidance parts 1 and 2; QCG and or Level 6 in Advice and Guidance and evidence of relevant continuing professional development alongside the ability to put learning into practice. 

For the Trainee position you will also have an appropriate prior learning (level 3 qualifications) that will enable you to undertake the QCF Level 6 Advice and Guidance qualification via an Apprenticeship. The training is delivered through a specialist training provider with support from SfYP to help you successfully gain the qualification within approx. 24months

We are seeking enthusiastic, proactive and resilient individuals, able to respond quickly to the evolving needs of young people and our service, with the ability to communicate and negotiate effectively both verbally and in writing with young people, adults and other agencies.

You will be required to travel across the county so access to a vehicle is essential.

This is an exciting and dynamic role, working as part of a great team, helping to make a real difference to young people’s lives and contribute to the economic prosperity of Hertfordshire. 

We really look forward to hearing from you.

Closing Date: Monday 10^th April 2023
Interview Date: Provisional date Thursday 20^thApril 2023

For an informal discussion please contact: sian.shadbolt@hertfordshire.gov.uk

Additional Information

Benefits of Working for HCC:

• Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role)
• Excellent Career Development
• Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits
• Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
• Shopping Discounts
• Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes

How to Apply: As part of the application, you will be required to upload your most recent CV ensuring gaps in employment have been addressed and asked to answer 4 key questions. This is your opportunity to evidence how your skills, knowledge, and experience match what we are looking. If you do not provide answers to the questions and upload to your application, your application will be rejected.

Disability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Safeguarding: Safeguarding children and adults is of utmost importance to Hertfordshire County Council. The Council requires employees to abide by legislation and best practice to enable Hertfordshire to achieve this. This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. For more information Click Here

Driving Roles Only: As part of this role, you will be required to travel to other HCC Sites/Residences either using your own mode of transport or a company car. In light of this, the ability to drive and/or travel around the County is required for this role a DVLA check will be required on appointment.

CS Roles Only: We expect all Children Services employees to fulfil Hertfordshire's Professional Promise for how children, young people & young adults with special educational needs and  / or disabilities and their families should be treated. It is our agreement to place families and children at the centre of what we do, and helps parents and carers to understand and be able to hold us to account for how we provide our services. For further information please visit: ‘Professional Promise’