Hiring and Sponsoring Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists (SOC Code 3572)

Careers Advisers and Vocational Guidance Specialists, classified under SOC Code 3572, are essential professionals dedicated to guiding individuals in making informed decisions about their educational and career paths. Their role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, which include:

• Assessment of Clients: 
• • Utilising interviews, questionnaires, and psychological tests to determine clients' aptitudes, preferences, and temperaments.
• Career Guidance:
• • Advising individuals on suitable courses of study or pathways into employment based on documented assessments.
• Information Dissemination:
• • Visiting educational institutions and organizations to deliver talks and distribute career-related information.
• Employer Liaison:
• • Collaborating with employers to identify job opportunities and advising schools, colleges, or individuals on available options.
• Event Organization:
• • Planning careers forums and exhibitions to connect students with potential employers and training programs.
• Progress Monitoring:
• • Overseeing the progress and welfare of young people in employment, providing support and guidance on any arising challenges.

With the increasing complexity of today's job market, the demand for skilled careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists is on the rise, prompting educational institutions and organizations to actively seek professionals equipped with the necessary tools to navigate this critical field. This guide aims to assist HR professionals in understanding the hiring and sponsorship process for careers advisers under the UK's immigration system.

What is SOC Code 3411 for Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists?

SOC Code 3572 refers to careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists who assist individuals in making informed decisions about their career paths and educational opportunities. Their responsibilities can include:

• Conducting assessments: Utilizing interviews, questionnaires, and psychological tests to evaluate client aptitudes, preferences, and temperaments.
• Providing guidance: Advising individuals on suitable courses of study or employment options based on assessment results.
• Delivering presentations: Visiting educational institutions to give talks and share information about various career paths.
• Liaising with employers: Connecting with employers to identify job opportunities and providing relevant recommendations to schools, colleges, and individuals.
• Organizing events: Hosting careers forums and exhibitions to showcase employment opportunities and resources available in the community.
• Monitoring progress: Keeping track of young people’s progress in employment, offering support and advice when encountering challenges.

Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists play an essential role in helping individuals navigate their career journeys, shaping the workforce and contributing to personal development and satisfaction.

Eligibility to Hire Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists (SOC Code 3411)

1. Job Requirements

Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists must possess a diverse skill set and relevant qualifications to effectively guide clients in their career paths. These requirements include:

• Educational Background: A degree in career counseling, psychology, social sciences, or a related field is often preferred.
• Certification: Professional certification or licensure may be required depending on the region or organizational guidelines.
• Interviewing Skills: Strong ability to conduct interviews effectively to assess client aptitudes, preferences, and temperaments.
• Knowledge of Career Options: Comprehensive understanding of various career paths, educational courses, and employment opportunities available in the current job market.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey information clearly and provide guidance to clients and educational institutions.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to organize and facilitate career forums, exhibitions, and workshops.
• Networking Abilities: Proficiency in establishing and maintaining relationships with local employers, colleges, and training providers to enhance employment opportunities for clients.
• Monitoring and Support Skills: Experience in tracking and supporting the progress of individuals in employment, offering advice on potential challenges they may face.

Ensure the job description aligns with SOC Code 3572 and the adviser’s experience and qualifications meet the expectations for this role.

1. Salary Thresholds
2. Use the Minimum Salary Calculator to ensure your salary offer meets immigration requirements.

Sponsoring Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists: A Step-by-Step Guide for HR Professionals

Once you’ve confirmed that the role and candidate meet the eligibility requirements, follow this step-by-step guide to sponsoring Careers advisers and vocational guidance  specialists under SOC Code 3572.

Step 1: Obtain a Sponsor Licence

Before hiring non-UK Careers advisers and vocational guidance  specialists, your company or institution must obtain a sponsor licence. This licence enables you to legally sponsor overseas Careers advisers and vocational guidance  specialists under the Skilled Worker Visa program.

• Sponsor Licence Application: Submit documentation proving that your business is legitimate and has a genuine vacancy. Visit the sponsor licence application guide for more information. 
• Sponsor Licence Fees: Small businesses typically pay £574, while larger institutions pay £1,579. For more information, visit the sponsor licence fees guide. 
• Processing Time: Applications typically take up to 8 weeks, but using the Sponsor Licence Priority Service can reduce the processing time to 10 working days.

Once your sponsor licence is approved, you will receive a sponsor licence number, which allows you to assign Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS).

Step 2: Assign a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)

Once you have your sponsor licence, the next step is to assign a CoS to the Careers advisers and vocational guidance  specialists. This document provides key details about the job and the individual being sponsored.

• Defined vs Undefined CoS: Use a Defined CoS for Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists applying from outside the UK, and an Undefined CoS for those already in the UK. Learn more in the Defined & Undefined Certificates of Sponsorship guide. 
• Required Documents: Provide details such as the Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists’s portfolio, passport and job offer. Refer to Documents Required for Certificate of Sponsorship for a full list of necessary documents.

Step 3: Apply for the Skilled Worker Visa

Once the CoS is issued, the Careers advisers and vocational guidance  specialists can apply for the Skilled Worker Visa.

• Visa Fees: Fees vary depending on the role and visa length—use the visa fees calculator to estimate the costs. 
• Immigration Skills Charge: Employers are required to pay this charge as part of sponsoring non-UK workers. This is separate from visa fees.

Conducting a Right to Work Check for Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists

Before the Careers advisers and vocational guidance  specialists begins working, you must conduct a right to work check to ensure they are legally allowed to work in the UK.

• Manual Right to Work Check: Verify original documents such as the Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists’s passport and visa. 
• Online Right to Work Check: If the Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists holds an eVisa, you can use the UK government’s online system to verify their right-to-work status.

For more details on how to perform these checks, see the right to work check guide.

Post-Hiring Responsibilities and Compliance

1. Record-Keeping and Reporting  
2. • Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of the Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists’s employment details, salary and contact information. 
   • Reporting Changes: Report any significant changes to the Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists’s role—such as promotions or salary increases—via the Sponsor Management System (SMS).
3. Sponsor Licence Duties and Compliance
4. Failure to comply with your sponsor licence duties can result in penalties or sponsor licence revocation, impacting your ability to sponsor future Careers advisers and vocational guidance  specialistss.

How Borderless Can Help with Sponsoring Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists

Sponsoring Careers advisers and vocational guidance  specialists under SOC Code 3572 can be a complex process, but Borderless can simplify it for you. We offer comprehensive support to help you manage the entire sponsorship process.

End-to-End Sponsorship Support

At Borderless, we assist with:

• Sponsor Licence Application: Guiding you through the application process and ensuring all required documents are submitted correctly. 
• Certificate of Sponsorship Assignment: Streamlining the CoS process to make hiring easier. 
• Compliance Management: Helping you stay compliant with immigration laws to avoid penalties.

If you need assistance with hiring or sponsoring Careers advisers and vocational guidance  specialists, get in touch for personalised support.

Conclusion

Hiring and sponsoring Careers advisers and vocational guidance  specialists under SOC Code 3572 can be a rewarding way to enrich the cultural landscape of your organisation. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can successfully navigate the sponsorship process while ensuring compliance with UK immigration laws.

For further guidance, Borderless is ready to assist you with all your sponsorship needs. Contact us for expert advice.