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Employment Advisor
We are seeking an employment advisor to help unemployed get back into work who have been on the various courses such as warehouse, security, cscs etc
This would suit someone who has been an employment advisor or similar or someone who has worked as a Recruitment consultant in an agency of internal recruitment, or as Job or Work Coach, who would like to get into this role.
Leeds (working 1 day from home and 4 days from the Leeds office – must also be able to travel to locations across West Yorkshire)
Due to investing in the expansion of their Employability Team, our client is looking for someone who will support their commitment to helping people into sustainable employment that makes a real difference to their lives. Successful applicants must be proactive, organised, and resilient; allowing them to deal with the varying demands of the role.
Main Purpose of the Role
The Employment Advisor’s (EA) primary purpose is to secure work for participants by supporting them to develop their personal and employability skills.
Key Elements of the Role Include:
* Working alongside tutors and the team to assess and complete goal focused action plans with participants.
* Coaching of participants on a one to one and group basis to deliver a range of supportive interventions to help them find work.
* Working proactively with employers to identify suitable live opportunities and present these to participants.
* Delivery of ongoing Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG)
Main Duties & Accountabilities:
* To promote our employability and skills services to a range of stakeholders and use a variety of methods to identify and engage eligible and suitable participants looking for work.
* To engage with local employers and agencies to identify vacancies and develop relationships for ongoing partnership.
* To assess and complete goal focused action plans with participants and provide support and motivation to achieve their goals.
* To deliver high quality end to end Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) while participants are on programme.
* To promote and develop participants mind-set, self-confidence, and motivation so that they succeed in their journey into work.
* Working alongside tutors to:
* coach participants on a one to one and group basis alongside tutors delivering a range of supportive interventions to help them achieve sustainable employment.
* support participants in preparing CVs, covering letters and job applications and gain interviews for live vacancies.
* support participants with interview preparation, skills, and techniques preparing them to a high standard to succeed in job interviews.
* facilitate and support job search with the participants using relevant online job sites.
* To engage and maintain regular contact with participants delivering high quality In Work Support at agreed intervals to ensure they sustain their job for a minimum of six months.
* To support the delivery of any events, job fairs, workshops and/or training courses that support operational targets.
* To ensure that timely input and communication of key documents, evidence
Salary and Benefits:
* Up to £27,500 per annum
* Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, with 1 day working from home, can increase to more in the future
* Day holiday for Birthday, plus an additional 25 days + stats = 34 days per annum
* Pension