FutureFocus Careers Adviser

Job Details

Telford and Wrekin Council are seeking to appoint a committed careers professional to join our FutureFocus Careers Team. The position is part-time and permanent. We are looking for a flexible, passionate individual 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. [Employer hidden] 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 centre 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.

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 on [contact hidden]

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 licence, 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.

We are committed to equality and diversity. Posts working with children or vulnerable groups will be subject to an appropriate criminal records check.

Please click on the links below to view the job description and person specification.

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We believe great services start with great people — and that means building a workforce that reflects our community. At [Employer hidden], everyone belongs, and every voice matters.

What we offer:

• 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 [Employer hidden] including our full list ofbenefits.

️ 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

Attached documents

1181 FutureFocus Careers AdviserJD_FINALJB Final Fluency edit sept 17.pdf

Company

Join Team Telford – Where People Make the Difference

We’re proud to be the *LGC Local Authority of the Year 2025* – and it’s all thanks to our incredible people.

At [Employer hidden], we don’t just deliver services – we protect, care, and invest in our borough. Our teams are trusted, supported, and empowered to make a real impact.

We offer:

A friendly, inclusive and dynamic workplace, competitive pay, generous benefits, flexible working and great development opportunities. A culture that celebrates diversity and champions inclusion.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we actively welcome applications from all backgrounds. Diversity makes us stronger — and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We offer a guaranteed interview schemefor eligible candidates and have clear policies supporting inclusive recruitment, including for ex-offenders and trans and non-binary applicants.

Need help applying? Call our HR Helpdesk on [contact hidden] or email [contact hidden].

⏳ *Heads up: we may close applications early if we get a high volume of great candidates — so don’t wait!*