Higher Apprenticeship in Information Advice and Guidance – Employment Related Services

Employer Engagement Co-ordinator, Senior Job Broker, Senior Engagement Consultant, Senior Personal Adviser/Senior Job Coach
advice, managing complex client needs and guiding other practitioners within a supportive, ethical framework.

Course Details

  • Duration: Typically 18 months
  • Delivery: Work-based learning, reflective practice, and guided tutor sessions
  • Who Is It For

  • Experienced advice and guidance practitioners looking to move into supervisory roles
  • Individuals supporting people with employment, housing, health, or education advice
  • Staff working in multi-agency environments who support complex client needs
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    What You Will Learn

  • Specialist Advice and Guidance Delivery: Offer accurate and tailored support to clients, addressing complex or sensitive issues.
  • Case Management and Mediation: Manage a personal caseload and facilitate mediation processes between parties when required.
  • Interagency Collaboration: Liaise with external organisations, referring clients where appropriate and maintaining service continuity.
  • Supervision and Practitioner Support: Provide informal leadership, mentoring, and peer support to colleagues in advice settings.
  • Communication, Digital, and Numeracy Skills: Achieve functional qualifications to support professional reporting, client engagement, and information management.
  • Career Progression

  • Progress to Level 5 Leadership, Management, or Specialist Support qualifications
  • Advance into roles such as Service Lead, Senior Adviser, or Programme Coordinator Specialise in education guidance, housing support, employability, or family services