Employment Advisor
3 days ago
Carlisle
Job Title: Employment Advisor Location: Carlisle Office-based) Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Reporting to: Project Manager About the Role We are currently recruiting for an Employment Advisor to join a busy and supportive employment services team. In this role, you will work directly with programme participants on a one-to-one basis, helping them overcome barriers and progress into sustainable employment. This is a target-driven, office-based role with limited opportunity for remote working. You will play a key part in delivering high-quality support while achieving programme performance outcomes. Key Responsibilities Participant Engagement & Caseload Management • Manage a caseload of participants, providing tailored one-to-one support, • Build strong relationships to understand individual needs and employment goals, • Engage with local communities, employers, Job Centres, and external stakeholders, • Conduct eligibility assessments and initial participant interviews Assessment & Action Planning • Deliver inductions and initial assessments, • Identify barriers to employment and refer to appropriate support services, • Develop and review personalised action plans Employability Support • Deliver employability workshops (e.g. CV writing, job search, interview skills), • Source training, wellbeing, and digital inclusion opportunities, • Support participants into volunteering, training, or employment opportunities Employer Engagement & Recruitment • Build relationships with employers to source vacancies and opportunities, • Match participants to suitable roles and carry out pre-screening, • Support participants with applications and interview preparation, • Provide in-work support and aftercare to help sustain employment What We’re Looking For • Experience working in employability, recruitment, or a customer-focused environment, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, • Ability to manage a varied caseload and meet performance targets, • Good organisational and administrative skills Additional Information • This role requires flexibility, including occasional work outside standard office hours, • You will be expected to follow all safeguarding, compliance, and organisational policies