Career Coach & Employment Advisor

Ad Warrior Ltd; Margate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

25 days annual leave

Job summary

The Forward Trust is seeking an Employment Advisor in Margate to support learners, job seekers and participants into sustainable employment and apprenticeships. You will deliver personalised information, advice and guidance, build confidence and help candidates recognise strengths while overcoming barriers.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations to identify opportunities, support recruitment processes and provide ongoing in-work support for career progression.

Qualifications

• Deliver high-quality, personalised employment advice, guidance and coaching to diverse learners and job seekers.
• Identify needs, aspirations and barriers to tailor employment support.
• Support progression into employment, apprenticeships and sustainable careers.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with colleagues, employers, learners and partners to maximise opportunities.
• Induct, assess and onboard learners, ensuring they understand available support and goals.
• Prepare CVs, cover letters and job applications for job seekers and apprenticeships.
• Provide one-to-one and group coaching to improve employability skills.
• Support interview preparation using strengths-based recruitment approaches.
• Identify suitable vacancies and coordinate with employers for interviews and feedback.
• Maintain records in case management ICT systems.

Job description

The Forward Trust is seeking an Employment Advisor in Margate to support learners, job seekers and participants into sustainable employment and apprenticeships. You will deliver personalised information, advice and guidance, build confidence and help candidates recognise strengths while overcoming barriers.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations to identify opportunities, support recruitment processes and provide ongoing in-work support for career progression.