Connect to Work Advisor

West Sussex.info; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support agency is seeking a Connect to Work Adviser to assist individuals in overcoming employment barriers. This role requires managing a caseload and providing tailored guidance to help clients secure meaningful work while collaborating with local employers. The ideal candidate will possess strong employer engagement skills, excellent IT capabilities, and a proactive, flexible approach to work within the community across West Sussex. A valid driver's license and personal vehicle are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in employer engagement and job brokerage.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with clients.
• Experience managing a caseload and conducting reviews.
• Must be a driver with own car.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals into sustainable employment and retention.
• Conduct vocational assessments and develop action plans.
• Engage with the community to generate referrals.
• Collaborate with employers for job roles.
• Maintain accurate records and track progress.

Skills

Employer engagement

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Caseload management

IT skills (Microsoft Office, Teams)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Online communication platforms

Job description

Helping people find jobs in the local area since 2008

Connect to Work Adviser, Supported Employment

Work Location: Home-based with the ability to work across West Sussex, in particular northern areas of the county.

About the Service

The Aldingbourne Trust delivers a variety of funded programmes aimed at empowering individuals within local communities. The Connect to Work programme supports residents who face barriers to employment – whether due to long-term unemployment, disability, health conditions, or other challenges – helping them move towards and maintain meaningful, paid work.

About the Role

As a Connect to Work Adviser, you will play a key role in supporting eligible individuals to secure and sustain employment that aligns with their goals and abilities. You’ll manage a caseload, offering tailored, person‑centred advice and guidance, while also building strong relationships with local employers to create suitable job opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals into sustainable employment and providing job retention support.
• Conducting vocational assessments and developing action plans.
• Engaging with the community to generate referrals and promote the programme.
• Collaborating with employers to identify and negotiate appropriate roles.
• Maintaining accurate records and using digital tools to track progress.

This is a ‘work first’ intervention programme, focused on helping people overcome barriers and achieve long‑term employment success.

About You

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience in employer engagement and job brokerage.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with clients and employers.
• Confidence in negotiating job roles tailored to individual strengths and preferences.
• Experience managing a caseload and conducting regular progress reviews.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practices.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and online platforms like Teams.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a proactive and flexible approach.
• Must be a driver with own car.

Knowledge and Experience

• Strong employer engagement skills to support job search activities, with experience of employability, employment support and supporting people with barriers, especially those with learning disabilities / autism / neurodivergence.
• Experience of working with vulnerable adults.
• Excellent IT skills – be able to use customer databases as well as being proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word and online communication platforms (including Teams).
• Experience of using and/or understanding of Individual Placement Support (IPS) and/or Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF).
• Experience of using a coaching model to support a cohort of clients.
• Familiarity with and understanding of Access to Work, reasonable adjustments and the commercial constraints of local employers.

Locations

Locations to be covered, a confident driver is a must: Crawley, Chichester, Worthing, Horsham, Littlehampton, Bognor Regis (including but not limited to).