Apprentice Careers Advisor (North East, Yorkshire and Humber)

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In 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year running.

Job Title: Apprentice Careers Advisor (North East, Yorkshire and Humber)
Location: Home based- Travel to sites between North East, Yorkshire and Humber
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Contract: Fixed Term 18 months - to perm post qualification  | Full Time
UK applicants only | No sponsorship

About us

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high-quality special needs education and care in the UK. We deliver research-led, personalised education that helps every child thrive.

Our vision is to empower every child with a world-class education that nurtures potential and inspires lifelong learning. Our mission is to unlock that potential through personalised learning and opportunity, and our promise is simple: we listen, work together, and hold each other accountable to make the remarkable happen.

About the Role

We are seeking an Apprentice Careers Advisor to deliver high‑quality, impartial careers information, advice and guidance to students in Years 7–13 across our North East, Yorkshire and Humber schools. Working from home with a self‑managed diary, you will support young people in exploring KS4, Post‑16 and Post‑18 pathways through 1‑2‑1 guidance sessions, group workshops and collaborative work with school staff.

Under the supervision of a Level 6 mentor, you will help students make informed decisions about their futures while contributing to a strong careers education programme. As part of Outcomes First Group, you will work within an inclusive environment supporting learners with autism and SEMH needs, ensuring they receive tailored, meaningful guidance. The role involves regional travel, occasional overnight stays and close partnership with families, carers and external agencies to ensure every young person has access to the opportunities and support they need to thrive.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver meaningful, impartial careers guidance that raises aspirations and promotes equality of opportunity.
• Conduct 1‑2‑1 and small‑group student interviews, ensuring each young person has a clear transition or action plan.
• Provide information, advice and signposting on careers, education, training, housing, finance and wider support needs.
• Research pathways, labour market trends and support organisations to meet individual student needs.
• Deliver engaging group sessions or presentations on careers and personal development topics.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers and school staff to strengthen each student’s support network.
• Produce reports, statutory documentation and data returns as required.
• Support the planning and delivery of careers events, work experience programmes and careers education resources.

Essential experience & skills

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above (required for apprenticeship entry).
• Experience supporting young people with autism and/or SEMH needs.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to schools across the region.
• Flexibility for occasional overnight stays when required.
• Full, clean driving licence.
• Commitment to completing the funded Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Advice.
• Confident communicator able to deliver sessions both in person and remotely.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a self‑directed diary.

Why Join Us?

Outcomes First Group is the UK’s largest independent provider of high-quality special needs education, operating across England, Scotland, and Wales.

Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, Blenheim Schools, and Momenta Connect.

By joining our central Learning & Development team, you’ll play a key role in shaping colleague capability, improving safety standards, and supporting operational excellence across a growing organisation. We value collaboration, professionalism and innovation, and offer the opportunity to have a meaningful impact at scale while staying true to our core values of care, aspiration and inclusion.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with flexible contribution options
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental and physical health support
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible benefits via Vista, including discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, Electric Car scheme, critical illness cover, and more

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of suitable applications is received. Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or costs incurred due to delays or changes in compliance processes.

All stages are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.