Reed Business Support is delighted to be representing a fantastic company in the hunt for an Employment Advisor. This role is a key part of the Restart Scheme, a government initiative aimed at providing personalised support to help people find local employment and overcome barriers to work. As an Employment Advisor, you will make a lasting difference in people's lives by helping them gain meaningful employment.
Benefits:
- Wage: £26,420 rising to £28,420 after a successful probation
- A home working day per week after a successful probation
- Flexible working hours
- Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organisation
About the role:
- Coordinate and deliver advice, guidance, and training interventions tailored to the needs of unemployed individuals
- Operate referral and liaison procedures with agencies such as JCP, local referral partners, colleges, employers, training providers, and recruitment agencies
- Conduct one-to-one and group activities, including initial assessments, inductions, job search sessions, and follow-up appointments
- Identify individual learning needs and refer customers to internal and external agencies for progression
- Plan and deliver training and other interventions, supporting customers in planning and decision-making
- Facilitate group learning sessions to improve employability and report any safeguarding concerns
- Participate in activities supporting the team's work, such as tender/bid writing and development of new services
About you:
- Strong rapport building skills, professional and articulate
- Experience in sales, customer service, welfare to work, hospitality, social care, retail, or similar customer-facing roles
- Proficient IT skills, including MI systems, spreadsheets, diary management, and data security
- Ability to work to Key Performance Indicators and challenging targets
If all of the below sounds like you then please apply below!