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The Vacancy
Do you want to help young people think positively about their future?
To work on the new exciting Liverpool Trailblazer Programme to support disadvantaged care-experienced young people, by mentoring and offering individual tailored support, moving them closer to the labour market and into work.
We are looking for a Careers Coach to help create better futures for young people in Crawford House.
You will provide careers support to 17-21 year-olds who are not in education, employment or training.
You will use coaching methods and approaches, and your excellent ability to build relationships, to help young people think positively about their futures. You will track young people and keep them engaged with our service.
You will support young people to overcome a range of barriers and achieve their goals. This could include moving into employment, education or training. Or building personal and social skills by connecting to new experiences, volunteering or short programmes. You’ll also link young people up to wellbeing and mental health support when required.
You will help young people identify their strengths and interests, build confidence, and explore their options.
You will help them get to where they want to be.
We know that collaboration with leads to the best outcomes. You will have direct contact with young people, their parents/carers, and a range of professionals from support services, partner organisations, training providers and employers. You will put your excellent communication and relationship building skills into practice every day.
Location
The role will be based at our office at L8 8DN though you will work flexibly in venues in the community across the area. You will need to be able to manage your time well and travel independently.
Qualifications
Whilst a Level 3 or 4 in Careers Advice and Guidance would be preferable, we may consider candidates with a minimum 12 months experience in a similar role, if you are willing to work towards a qualification.
A full job description can be found at the bottom of this page.
The closing date for this vacancy is 24th April 2026
Interviews will take place on 30th April 2026 via Face to Face
If you would like more information or an informal chat about the position, please email Amnah.vicars@careerconnect.org.uk
It’s an exciting time to join Career Connect. Over the last year we’ve made a positive impact to the lives of more than 90,000 people across the country.
Our vision is for a society where every individual realises their full potential. Our mission is to drive social mobility by enabling more people to access and succeed in education, training and employment.
We work in schools, in the community, and right across the criminal justice sector, delivering impartial, person-centred careers and transition support that changes lives. We also train those who work in advice and guidance roles, helping them to help others.
We’re continuing to increase our impact and reach – changing even more people’s futures for the better. We take an innovative approach to the services we provide, and we’re passionate about using feedback from those we support to shape what we do.
Our research amplifies the voices of those we support and helps inform positive change - for all our futures.
The Benefits
Flexi time
Perkbox (Multiple benefits)
Cyclescheme and
Car Lease scheme
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Flu Jabs/Glasses
Employee Assistance Programme
Generous Sick Pay
Staff Development
Placeholder title
“I’m proud to work for a charity that cares so much for the people it employs and supports”
“Great opportunities for training, ongoing development and internal progression.”
“I have great colleagues, and flexible hours that fit around my own family.”
We are committed to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults and expect our staff to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to DBS and staff who work in custody also have a prison clearance process.
We promote equality and diversity across all that we do and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Part-time workers are always welcome. Inclusion and diversity are a significant feature of our charity’s values, cutting across everything that we do.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we are keen to hear from applicants with disabilities. Around a quarter of our workforce have a disability. Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.
We are proud to be recognised as an Investor in Diversity and one of the Top 10 Most Inclusive Workplaces with the National Centre for Diversity.
Documents
Career Connect
7th Floor, Walker House
Exchange Flags
Liverpool, L2 3YL
Charity Number: 1141077
0151 600 7700
humanresources@careerconnect.org.uk
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