Positive Steps are recruiting for an Apprentice Careers Coach to join their team in Rochdale. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to provide a range of career coaching and support services for young people and or adults, whilst working towards a recognised Level 4 qualification.
| Wage | £14,133.60 a year £14133.60 per annum for first 12 months. |
| Training course | Employability practitioner (level 4) |
| Hours | Monday- Friday, Core opening hours 9.00am- 5.00pm although we do offer flexible working. |
| Start date | Tuesday 1 July 2025 (subject to change) |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Positions available | 1 |
Work and training
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
Summary
Positive Steps are recruiting for an Apprentice Careers Coach to join their team in Rochdale. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to provide a range of career coaching and support services for young people and or adults, whilst working towards a recognised Level 4 qualification.
About this company
Positive Steps is a charitable trust that delivers a range of targeted and integrated services for young people, adults and families that recognises the diversity of the people with whom we work. This offer allows us to provide holistic support and create better outcomes and experiences for those we work with. Our teams consist of apprentices, engagement workers, coaches and career advisers.
The Careers and Education Directorate work with young people both pre and post 16. Delivering career guidance in schools and working with those young people post 16 who are Not in Education Employment or Training (NEET) by providing a combination of careers guidance and practical support including mentoring, coaching and transition support.
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Company benefits
Flexible Working Annual Leave – 26 day annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
- Subsidised Parking
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Workplace Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Forum.
After this apprenticeship
Positive Steps are committed to clear internal progression pathways adopting a “Grow your own” pathway and developing career pathways that encourage retention. Career Progression can include progression to Level 6 Career Adviser qualifications and roles.
Where you’ll work
Redbrook Mill
Bury Road
Rochdale
OL11 4EE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Your training plan
- On-the-job training delivered by the employer.
- Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship’s English and mathematics minimum requirement is Entry Level 3.
- Allocation of an apprenticeship delivery coach who will carry out regular training.
- Assessment and support visits to ensure you acquire new learning, knowledge, skills and behaviours in order to progress and develop.
- Identify, track and support 6 hours off-the-job training activities.
- Quarterly formal progress review meetings, identifying learning achievements and next steps.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
5 GCSE’s including Maths and English (grade A*-C/ 4-9)
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:Any subject (grade A – E/Pass Grade)
Other in: 2 years’ work experience or 2 years further education (grade NA)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
• Prepared to work flexibly to meet the needs of customers and the organisation • Prepared to travel throughout Rochdale, Oldham and other boroughs within Greater Manchester so owning own vehicle would be a benefit. Work fuel costs are covered • Enhanced DBS required
How to apply:
To apply for this apprenticeship, please visit the official listing on the Gov.uk website, where you can submit your application. Simply click the “Apply Now” button below to be directed to the application page.
