Careers Advisor

Dovetail and Slate are recruiting on behalf of a leading education provider based in Manchester.

This is a term-time only role, starting in September 2026.

Job Purpose

• Support young people with SEND, SEMH, and ASD to understand their options and plan their next steps.
• Provide clear careers advice around further study, university, apprenticeships, training, work, or supported adult pathways.
• Work with students, families, staff, and external providers to help each young person move into a positive destination.

Main Duties

• Provide 1:1 careers guidance tailored to each student's strengths, interests, needs, and future goals.
• Help students with CVs, applications, interviews, personal statements, UCAS, and next-step planning.
• Arrange visits, employer talks, careers events, work-related learning, and transition activities.
• Build links with employers, universities, training providers, sixth forms, and other education providers.
• Contribute to EHCP reviews, transition plans, and multi-agency meetings where needed.
• Keep accurate records of guidance, destinations, progress, and outcomes for reporting and improvement.

Requirements

• Able to start in September 2026
• Qualified careers advisor, ideally Level 6 or above.
• Experience giving careers guidance to young people.
• Understanding of SEND, SEMH, ASD, and the barriers some learners face.
• Knowledge of further study, university, apprenticeships, training, and employment routes.
• Organised, supportive, and confident working with students, families, staff, and external partners.

If this job is of interest to you, please apply with your CV.