Careers Advisor

• Consortium Trust Riverwalk School Warren School
• Address:Stowmarket Bury St Edmunds and Lowestoft
• Salary:14.29 - 15.76 per hour
• Hours:30 hours per week 39 week per year 9am 3.30pm Monday to Friday
• Contract:Permanent required to start October 2026
• Reference:5376

Consortium Trust are seeking to appoint a Careers Advisor to support our students as they plan for their futures. Careers Advisors in special schools play a vital role in guiding students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to overcome barriers to education and employment by exploiring opporunities building confidence and helping individuals make informed decisions about their next steps.

This is a rewarding opportunity to empower our young people with the structure encouragement and belief they need to reach their full potential.

You will provide personalised support help develop meaningful and achievable career plans and ensure that each young persons voice is central to the guidance process. This role involves working with employers colleges and training providers to create engaging andappropriate workplaceexperiences that are tailored to each students needs.

We welcome applicants who are empathetic and passionate about supporting young people whether you are at an early stage in yourcareersguidance journey or are looking to develop further within this field. Full training and professional development opportunities are available.

The Consortium Trust demonstrates and implements safeguarding protocols in all aspects of their working practices and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and this will include social media checks.

We are looking for applicants who:

• can follow plans and work on their own initiative
• enjoy working with young people with a range of abilities including those with SEND (experience is helpful but not essential)
• have some experience of working with individuals on a 1:1 basis this could be in education youth work care or similar settings
• are interested in learning about post-16 andpost-18education training and employment pathways
• are organised reliable and able to manage their time effectively
• can work both independently and as part of a team building positive relationships with colleagues and external partners
• are creative motivated and keen to help young people develop ambitious but realistic goals
• act with honesty integrity and professionalism
• are willing to learn communication approaches such as PECS and/or Makaton training can be provided
• understand the importance of confidentiality GDPR Safeguarding and following policies (training provided where needed)
• are keen to take part in ongoing training and development opportunities.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive staff induction program
• Full support and training from a wider team
• Wide range of staff benefits
• Extensive Wellbeing support package
• Opportunity for career progression within the Trust
• Personalised performance management
• A bespoke package of CPD as required

Qualifications:

• Grade C/4 level of Numeracy and Literacy
• Has a basic level of computer literacy
• SEND experience (preferable)

A careers guidance qualification (e.g. Level 4 or Level 6 CEIAG) is desirable but not essential we welcome applicants who are willing to work towards this qualification with our support

For more information

Please read theJob Description (pdf) and theTrust Benefits Package (pdf).

To find out more please contact Tanya Miley by emailing or by contacting Andrew Aalders-Dunthorne by calling or by emailing.

How to apply

Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to .

Closing date:12am18 September 2026

Interview date: 24 September 2026