Career Adviser: Transition & Employability Coach

80 Reed in Partnership Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Professional & Personal Development

Bi-annual pay reviews

Training & progression opportunities

Job summary

Reed in Partnership is seeking a Careers Adviser to deliver careers guidance, employment support and coaching. You will support individuals through career transition, reskilling and overcoming barriers to employment, with a focus on the North Sea Jobs Service and local communities.

The role offers a generous base salary, flexible working options where possible, ongoing training and development, and opportunities to progress within a values-driven firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) or equivalent, with commitment to achieve Level 4 within 12 months.
• Prepared to complete an IAG level 4 within 12 months of commencing the role (if IAG level 4 or a higher level IAG qualification is not already held)
• A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Builds strong relationships with workers through regular interactions in line with operational requirements, providing face-to-face support wherever possible.
• Ensure Initial Assessments focus on getting to know the worker, exploring their aspirations and needs.
• Uses motivational interviewing to help worker identify, fully articulate and review the appropriateness of their resettlement aspirations based on their individual circumstances.
• Identifies and utilises various diagnostic tools, such as readiness to work and transferrable skills, to diagnose any barriers or skills gaps.
• Develops and manages Worker’s goals using creative techniques and deep level questioning as necessary for worker needs, to assist with diagnosis and progression.
• Motivates, encourages and empowers workers, identifying barriers, realistic job goals and training needs.
• Creates, develops and monitors a Personal Plan in co-ordination with the worker, ensuring they have a tailored, coherent, step-by-step guide which consolidates their full North Sea Jobs Service journey.
• Drawing on labour market knowledge and individual needs to identify appropriate provision and support services at local, regional and national levels to support workers in achieving their goals.

Skills

Careers guidance

Employment support

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

Labour market knowledge

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 IAG

IAG Level 4

A-Levels

Job description

Reed in Partnership is seeking a Careers Adviser to deliver careers guidance, employment support and coaching. You will support individuals through career transition, reskilling and overcoming barriers to employment, with a focus on the North Sea Jobs Service and local communities.

The role offers a generous base salary, flexible working options where possible, ongoing training and development, and opportunities to progress within a values-driven firm.