Employment Advisor
Sector: Employability and Welfare to Work
Salary: £26-£28k
Location: Mansfield
Contact: Jamie Gibson
Email:
jamie@coynerecruitment.co.uk
Phone:
07591835120
Job ref: 12107
Published: 27th August 2024
Expiry date: 26th September 2024
Coyne Recruitment is excited to be working on behalf of a leading employability provider delivering the Re-Start Scheme. We are currently seeking a dedicated and motivated Employment Advisors to join their dynamic team. This role is instrumental in helping unemployed individuals access the guidance, training, and support they need to re-enter employment, education, or training.
As an Employment Advisor, you will play a crucial role in delivering tailored guidance and training services to unemployed individuals. While we are seeking applicants with relevant experience, we are also keen to speak to individuals with transferable skills who are passionate about making a difference.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate as part of a team to deliver advice, guidance, and training interventions tailored to the needs of unemployed individuals.
Liaise with external agencies such as Job Centre Plus, local referral partners, colleges, and employers to support customers’ progression into employment, training, or education.
Conduct one-to-one and group sessions, including initial assessments, inductions, and job search support.
Identify individual learning needs and create personalised plans to address barriers to employment.
Ensure customers have up-to-date CVs and provide support in planning their next steps.
Prepare and develop resources to facilitate group sessions that enhance employability.
Maintain regular interaction with customers through various communication channels, including face-to-face meetings, telephone, email, and text.
Support customers in accessing technology, such as computers, to aid in their job search.
Record and manage data securely, ensuring accurate documentation of customer interactions and training sessions.
Monitor and report any safeguarding concerns related to individuals in line with organisational policies.
Work to key performance indicators, meeting challenging targets in a high-performance environment.
Utilise strong negotiation and problem-solving skills to effectively support customer progression and overcome challenges.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
- Essential Experience: Previous experience in sales, customer service, or the welfare-to-work industry is desirable, but we welcome applications from individuals with transferable skills.
- Key Skills: Ability to work under pressure, strong IT skills, self-motivation, excellent time management, and a flexible approach to work.
- Knowledge: Familiarity with the local labour market, welfare-to-work sector, and available training and employment opportunities.
Personal Style:
Warm and professional demeanour, strong rapport-building skills, and adaptable.
Apply Today:
If you are passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives and believe you have the skills to excel in this role, we want to hear from you. Join a leading employability provider, and help shape the future of those seeking to re-enter the workforce.
Apply here: If this role is of interest to you, please express your interest by completing the form and uploading your CV.