In a motion to come before the union's annual conference this month, delegates will call on Unison's Local Government Service Group Executive for assurances from the Department for Education and Skills that Connexions jobs are safeguarded.
David Hawker, chair of the Association of Directors of Children's Services, said: "Connexions has worked with a standstill budget for two years, so it will have to make efficiency savings."
He added: "A reorganisation means redundancies. But if the money for Connexions continues to reflect current levels, services should be OK."
The union is also concerned that the Government's preference for external providers could affect extended school services.
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