Careers Advisor (Qualified)

We are recruiting for a Qualified Careers Adviser to join our Careers Team (Careers Young Workpath). This is a fixed term contract for 8 months.

• You will be a skilled communicator and able to draw on your previous experience and knowledge and adapt your interview skills to meet the needs of individual young people.
• You will have the ability to develop strong networks and collaborate effectively with a range of professionals and organisations to support young people’s transitions.
• A good knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice and legislation pertaining to SEN young people is required.
• You will work independently and plan and deliver your caseload across several schools/colleges and with NEET young people to meet Service objectives.
• You will work closely and jointly with other Careers Advisers and the broader Careers team.
• You will need to keep up to date on changes and developments within the sector.
• You will be a registered/or willing to register as a member of the CDI and committed to ongoing learning and development.
• Enhanced DBS is essential.
• The role is a fixed term contract (8 months), working 35 hours per week.
• Flexibility essential as there you may be required to work some evenings or weekends.

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.