Personal Profile
I am an experienced careers guidance practitioner with a Level 6 qualification in careers guidance and development. I have good listening and questioning skills and the ability to develop good working relationship with a wide range of people. I am hardworking and astute in practice. I am organised and have good time-management skills. I am confident in my abilities and I am particularly IT literate. I am always keen to learn and continually develop my skills.
 
Key Skills

Excellent communication skills
Adaptable
Work well in a team and alone
Analysing information and writing reports
Event planning and outreach work
Reliable and punctual.

 
Work Experience
Jan 2011 to Present | Castle Vale Community Housing Association
Employment Support Worker | CEIAG Practitioner
I started this employment as a reach out worker with my main duties to make local residents aware of the services that we offer at our community building – the sanctuary. We then developed the Employment support programme where we provide labour market information to clients and help with CV production, job search, completing application forms and support with confident building and interview techniques. Duties also include:

Talking to people about their abilities, interests and achievements
Exploring learning and work opportunities
Helping pupils make decisions and plans of action
Giving support to overcome barriers
Developing relationships with employers, colleges, universities and training providers
Keeping up to date with occupational and labour market information
Giving talks, updating records and meeting targets.

I have also designed, developed and delivered employability skills programmes such as ‘destination work’. Since 2015, I have worked within schools delivering their CEIAG programmes.
 
2009 – 2010 | Come:Unity Arts at BVSC
Volunteer Coordinator

Source local art projects for volunteers
Register volunteers to work on various art projects
Liaise with artiste to identify what they need from volunteers
Complete general administrative duties.

 
2007 – 2008 | UPS, Tamworth Birmingham
Warehouse Operative

Unload parcels from vehicles using safe working methods
Accurately load parcels on vehicles and ensured maximum use of space and secured loads correctly handled packages to avoid damage
Prioritised “guaranteed service” parcels and separated them as appropriate
Electronic scanning of all parcels using a handheld scanner
Complied with Health and Safety regulations to ensure safe working practice and environment.

 
Education and Training
2014 – 2015 | Coventry University

OCR Level 6, Career Guidance and Development

 
2013 | Train the Trainer

Continuous Professional Development

 
2012 – 2013 | Connexions

QCF Level 4 in Career Information Advice and Guidance