Adult guidance workers help people think about their career, and learning and training opportunities. As an adult guidance worker, you'll explain the options available to the people you work with, helping them to make informed choices about their future. You'll offer information, advice and guidance (IAG) on education, training and work opportunities. You'll often work with people at times of transition, brought about by things such as redundancy, health issues, or a desire or need to change career. You may work as part of a team in a large organisation or as a sole operator in a voluntary group. Some aspects of the role can also overlap with those of a careers adviser.

The main routes to get into this role are :

• University-  you could undertake a degree in the relevant field. 

• Entry level- you could join an admin level job and work your way up. 

• Apprenticeship- you could undertake a degree apprenticeship in the relevant field. 

This area of work is open to graduates qualified in all subject areas.

Your subject of study is less important than having the right personal qualities and evidence of real commitment to, and interest in, the fields of education, training and employment and the needs of adult learners.

Entry without a degree or HND is possible for those with relevant experience who are prepared to train on the job.

After gaining some useful experience, many graduate entrants go on to complete a professional qualification, such as the Qualification in Career Guidance (QCG) awarded by the Career Development Institute (CDI).

There are some companies who offer degree apprenticeships in adult guidance which will support you gaining a degree whilst undertaking direct work experience in this field. This is dependent on the company and area, you will also usually need to go through an interview process when appying for a degree apprenticeship in adult guidance. 

Apprenticeship Finders

https://careerfinder.ucas.com/searchjobs/

https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

Interview Help 

https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/support-worker-interview-questions-answers

https://www.monster.co.uk/career-advice/article/support-worker-interview-questions-answers