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FutureFocus Careers Adviser
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Telford & Wrekin Council
Telford and Wrekin Council are seeking to appoint committed careers professionals to join our FutureFocus Careers Team.
We currently have two vacancies available:
- 1 x Permanent position (4 days per week – 29.6 hours)
- 1 x Fixed-Term position for 12 months (full-time – 37 hours pw)
We will also consider appointing on a part-time basis, depending on the candidate(s).
We are looking for flexible, passionate individuals that will work with young people to help them to make positive post 16 choices and successful progressions into further education, training, and employment opportunities.
Telford & Wrekin Council has maintained its pre and post 16 careers offer, now called FutureFocus, to young people, delivering a traded service to local schools and maintaining a case work approach to young people not in education, employment, or training.
You will need to be mobile to meet young people and their families at places to suit them and will initially be operating from our FutureFocus drop-in center in Southwater One, based at Darby House. You will be required to bring experience, credibility, and be able to build effective relationships with the individuals on your caseload and will be required to use a range of strategies to help our young people make appropriate careers choices, motivate them to take action, and support their transitions between school and post 16 options, and from post 16 onwards.
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For further information on the role, please click on the links below to view the job description and person specification.
The post will work with a range of our local schools and post 16 providers to ensure young people are helped to move forward in their transitions to further learning, training, employment, or move into other appropriate services.
If you would relish the opportunity to join our team tackling youth unemployment and support Telford’s young people in their futures, then we’d love to hear from you.
Call Tara Foran for an informal chat about the role(s) on 01952 388988.
Please note that this role delivers both statutory and traded services within schools/colleges. Due to National Professional Standards, it is a requirement of all Careers Advisers to hold a minimum of a Level 4 qualification in Careers Guidance/Information, Advice, and Guidance and to be able to work towards gaining the Level 6. Applicants without this qualification will not be shortlisted for interview.
The role involves working across Telford & Wrekin, therefore the successful applicant will be required to hold a full driving license, and have a car available and insured for Business Use.
Please note, employees who are at risk will be considered first for this position. Only if an appointment is not made will other candidates be considered.
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We believe great services start with great people — and that means building a workforce that reflects our community. At Telford & Wrekin Council, everyone belongs, and every voice matters.
What we offer:
- Competitive salaries and a fantastic leave package — starting at 24 days, rising to 32 days with service, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra concessionary day to enjoy.
- Flexible working & career progression
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
- Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
- Hybrid working model - whether you're in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments
Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.
Important Notes:
- Roles involving children or vulnerable adults will require a criminal records check. It’s an offence to apply if you’re barred from working with these groups.
- Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.
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