About the Role
Careers Advisor & University Counsellor – SEN / SEMH Setting 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 p...