Careers Assistant
Job Description
Job title: Careers Assistant
Company: Isle of Man Government
Job description: About the roleJoin our team as a Careers Assistant within the Department of Education, Sport & Culture.In this role, you will work as part of the Careers Team and be responsible for the support of work place opportunities for students offered through schools and other settings, as well as contributing to the delivery of some aspects of wider employability and careers education.You should be professional and credible with excellent communication and organisational skills and have experience of working directly with children and young people in a support role. You should be an advocate of careers education and student learning experiences in and about the workplace.A workplace that invests in you✔ A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.✔ Annual leave starting from 21 days, a Privilege Day and all Manx and U.K. bank holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.✔ A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take as leave.✔ Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements; the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.✔ Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.✔ Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.✔ Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.✔ Ability to take an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.✔ Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.✔ Free car parking.✔ You’ll be based at Thie Slieau Whallian, an award winning sustainable building offering an amazing office workspace and outdoor area you can enjoy during your lunch break.Working for the Isle of Man Public ServiceWe are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates . We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.Things to noteAn enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, which the Isle of Man Government will cover the cost of for you.Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.Ready to apply?We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at .We want you to get the best out of your application, so we recommend reading our before applying to learn about our recruitment process.Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at .
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Location: St Johns, South East London – Isle of Man
