Job Description

Connexions Personal Advisor (Careers Advisor) Connexions Bury

Are you passionate about helping young people shape their futures? Connexions Bury is looking for a dedicated

Connexions Personal Advisor

to provide expert

careers information, advice, and guidance

to support young people as they transition beyond post-16 education.

About the Role

In this role, you will:

Empower young people

by identifying their needs, abilities, and barriers to progression.

Provide tailored support

through effective partnership working, referrals, and signposting.

Work independently

in various settings, adapting flexibly to young people's needs.

Deliver engaging one-to-one guidance sessions

and group workshops.

Apply innovative approaches

when working with

NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) young people

.

Collaborate with partners

to ensure seamless support and progression opportunities.

Contribute as part of a team

delivering our

UKSPF programme

.

About You

We are seeking a committed professional with:

A qualification in working with young people

equivalent to NVQ Level 4

(such as Youth Work, Careers Guidance, Social Work, or Teaching) OR

relevant experience

in the field. A

QCF Level 6 in Careers Guidance and Development

(preferred but not essential).

Strong communication and partnership-building skills

to effectively support young people. A

results-driven approach

, meeting service targets and deadlines with confidence.

Working Hours & Conditions

22.2 hours per week

, based around the usual business working week. Some

rota-based work

may be required, depending on service needs.

Join us and help young people unlock their potential!

About Bury

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.


As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way

Benefits of working for Bury Council

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We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.

We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.

Next steps

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Shelley Warden on 0161 253 5998.

Interviews will be held on 11th July 2025