Careers Adviser - S02

Employer: London Borough Of Waltham Forest
Salary: £32,418 - £34,209
Location: Waltham Forest
Contract: Casual
Working Pattern: Term Time
Hours: TBA hours.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 30/06/2021 at 23:56
Reference: Fam/21/147658

Careers Advisers level 6 qualified September 2021 start

We are recruiting Careers Advisers to work in Waltham Forest secondary schools for September 2021 start.

Providing engaging careers guidance, counselling, and coaching approaches advisers will have experience of working in a school or college setting delivering face to face, virtual guidance, and small group interviews.

We welcome applications from qualified advisers who are able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of practice, theory & the statutory requirements of career guidance.

Applicants must hold one of the careers qualifications listed on the role profile.

£32,418-£34,209 (Pro-rata)

Employee benefits include access to the local government pension scheme, employee assistance programme, & discounted rates with local & national suppliers

Virtual interviews via Microsoft Teams will take place in April, May & June

Appointments are subject to LBWF receiving an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that they consider acceptable. 

Bursting with culture, energy and opportunity, Waltham Forest is a place people want to live, raise a family and start a business. It’s also a fantastic place to work as we provide key services and deliver exciting programmes that improve the lives of our residents including the Mayor of London’s first-ever Borough of Culture. Waltham Forest was the MJ Local Authority of the Year 2019 so expect high standards. 

Equal Opportunities

Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population.

We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace.

The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives:

- Promoting equality of opportunity

Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage

Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels.

Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all.

Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.

To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting.

The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy

 

How to apply

Application Information The councils preference is for on-line application forms. However if you have a disability and are unable to complete an on-line application, please ring 0208 496 4227 who will be able to arrange an alternative. For more information on how to complete your application form, follow this link: Applying for a job at Waltham Forest Council

 

 

Equal Opportunities

Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy

How to apply

Application Information The councils preference is for on-line application forms. However if you have a disability and are unable to complete an on-line application, please ring 0208 496 4227 who will be able to arrange an alternative. For more information on how to complete your application form, follow this link: Applying for a job at Waltham Forest Council

Click here for further information on the Human Resources recruitment privacy notice.

This vacancy is now closed