Trainee Careers Adviser

We are looking for enthusiastic and confident Trainee Careers Advisers to help us deliver our advice and guidance services to young people and adults in the Manchester area.

Are you a caring person with real empathy for others

Can you work with people in a non-judgemental way to help them to make positive changes

Would you say you are self-motivated with bags of initiative

If youre enthusiastic about creating a society where everyone reaches their potential then this is the ideal role for you.

Whilst graduates and people with advice & guidance qualifications are welcome to apply were not insisting on a university degree we are far more interested in your experience helping others your attitude and the approach you can bring to the role. The rest we can teach you through this period of training.

Help us deliver on a range of exciting new programmes including Careers Advice in schools as well as working with offenders andyoung people who have disengaged from learning.

We will fund your Level 6 Careers Adviser professional qualification and give you the experience you need to achieve this degree level have our own accredited Training Centre who will support you through your Level 6 qualification (worth 3045) which takes approx. 18 months. You can then progress through the salary grades to earn over 30k as a fully qualified Careers Adviser with Career Connect.

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference

Earn a decent salary whilst youre working towards a nationally recognised professional careers qualification

Have you got experience of helping people to progress but never had the opportunity to get the full Careers Adviser qualification

After a period of training and shadowing you will work across a number of locations which could include prisons schools and Probation Centres delivering one-to-one careers guidance aspirational/motivational group work and supporting young people to progress. Whilst you are training you will move between our teams in Manchester to give you a broad experience and understanding of the different client groups we support.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference to young people and local communities it is a very rewarding role.

If you have relevant experience of supporting people to succeed full training will be given to enable you to do the job. We provide laptop mobile phone and relevant resources. You will be well equipped to deliver the role.

As a member of the Flexible Response Team you will be based in Manchester but youwill be delivering services in any of the areas of Manchester so we need you to be able to travel to different sites. Travel expenses will be paid for excess travel beyond your base of work.

Career Connect is a great charity to work for. Check out our 4.8 stars on Glassdoor!

A job description can be found at the bottom of this page.

Closing date for applications is20-Oct-2025

The interviews will take place on 24-Oct-2025 viaMS Teams

If you would like an informal discussion regarding the Trainee Careers Adviser role please contact: to arrange a time to speak.