Location: Greater Manchester - Multiple Sites
Salary: £30,800+ per annum (Negotiable DOE)
Job Type: Permanent | Full-time | Term Time Only
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:15am-4:00pm
Start Date: ASAP / Flexible
Apply by 30 Aug 2026.
Careers Advisor & University Counsellor Job
Luma Education Recruitment is working with a specialist education provider to recruit a dedicated and experienced Careers Advisor & University Counsellor to support young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified careers professional who is passionate about helping young people understand their strengths, explore future pathways, and successfully transition into further education, higher education, apprenticeships, training, employment or supported adult pathways.
Working across multiple sites, you will provide personalised careers guidance and transition support to students across Key Stages 4 and 5, helping them build confidence, independence and ambition for life beyond education.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality, impartial one-to-one careers guidance to students with SEN, SEMH and ASD needs.
Support students with post-16 and post-18 pathways, including college, university, apprenticeships, training and employment opportunities.
Lead UCAS applications, university guidance, personal statement support and higher education planning.
Provide careers education sessions, workshops and enrichment activities.
Support students with CV writing, interview preparation, job applications and employability skills.
Develop personalised transition plans to support successful next steps.
Contribute to EHCP reviews, transition meetings and multi-agency planning.
Build strong relationships with students, families, education staff, employers, colleges and external agencies.
Maintain accurate records of student progress, destinations and careers activity.
Ensure careers provision aligns with the Gatsby Benchmarks and best practice guidance.
About You
To be successful in this Careers Advisor role, you will ideally have:
A Level 6 or above qualification in Careers Guidance (such as QCG, Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance or equivalent).
Experience delivering careers guidance to young people in an education, youth or community setting.
Knowledge of post-16 and post-18 pathways, including FE, HE, apprenticeships and employment routes.
Experience supporting young people with SEN, SEMH, ASD or additional needs.
Strong understanding of the Gatsby Benchmarks and careers education requirements.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
The ability to inspire, motivate and build confidence in young people.
A patient, empathetic and flexible approach.
Experience within a specialist school, alternative provision or SEND setting would be highly desirable.
Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary of £25,800 - £30,800 per annum.
Term-time only working pattern.
Monday-Friday working hours.
Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development.
Training opportunities including SEN awareness and safeguarding.
Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the futures of young people.
About Luma Education Recruitment
Luma Education Recruitment specialises in supporting schools, colleges, specialist settings and alternative provisions across the UK with exceptional education professionals.
We recruit across a wide range of roles including SEND Teachers, SEN Teaching Assistants, SEMH Practitioners, Careers Advisors, Pastoral Leaders, Tutors and Leadership positions.
Our experienced consultants work closely with candidates to understand their skills, experience and career goals, helping them find the right opportunity.
Luma Education Recruitment is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Apply
To apply for this Careers Advisor & University Counsellor role, please send your CV to or call (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.
If this role isn't quite right, please get in touch as we have a range of specialist education opportunities available across the UK
Salary description
£30800.00 - £30800.00 per year