Employability Adviser

Inspira (01); Kingston near Lewes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspira (01) in the United Kingdom is seeking an Employability Adviser to deliver the Restart Scheme for long-term unemployed adults. You will work in Blackpool or Lancaster, with options for full-time or part-time hours.

The role focuses on personalized career coaching, skill development, and job-search support to help participants re-enter the workforce. You will be responsible for creating tailored action plans, running group sessions, and maintaining up-to-date records while meeting targets

Qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE 4/C or equivalent).
• Ability to use digital tools to support participants.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one tailored employability support and career coaching.
• Create tailored action plans to help participants achieve employment goals.
• Deliver group sessions on job-search strategies and skills development.
• Build relationships with local employers to create opportunities.
• Manage own caseload and maintain accurate records.
• Meet and strive to exceed targets to make a measurable impact.

Skills

Literacy & numeracy

Digital tools usage

Partnership building

Record keeping

Communication skills

Problem solving

Initiative

CV/cover letter writing

Job description

Are you passionate about helping people get back into work and changing their lives? Join us as an Employability Adviser, delivering the Restart Scheme helping long-term unemployed adults (6 months or more) find sustainable employment. We have opportunities to join our team in Blackpool or Lancaster. We are open to requests for both full time and part time hours.

In this role, you’ll work one-on-one with participants, providing tailored employment support to break down barriers, build confidence, and equip them with the skills needed to re-enter the job market. Whether it’s personalised career coaching, retraining for a new sector, or supported job searching, you’ll be there every step of the way.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Empowering individuals with expert career advice, motivation, and confidence-building strategies
• Delivering intensive one-to-one support, helping participants identify their strengths and transferable skills
• Creating tailored action plans to help individuals achieve their employment goals
• Facilitating engaging group sessions to support job search strategies and skill development
• Keeping up with the local job market and building relationships with employers to create opportunities
• Managing your own caseload, ensuring each participant receives ongoing support and guidance
• Meeting and exceeding targets, making a tangible impact on people's lives

Essential requirements

• A good standard of literacy and numeracy (GCSE grade 4 / C or equivalent)
• An appreciation of the benefits and an ability of using digital tools to support participants
• The ability to identify, establish and maintain effective working partnerships for the benefit of customers
• The ability to keep accurate and up to date records with a good attention to detail. This includes data entry on electronic systems
• Strong communication skills and the ability to respond to demanding pressures and to meet deadlines
• An ability to work on own initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving
• As our work focuses on supporting individuals in securing employment, it is essential that candidates demonstrate the ability to produce high quality CVs and cover letters, and/or job applications. Your ability to meet this standard will form part of our selection process

As our work focuses on supporting individuals in securing employment, it is essential that candidates demonstrate the ability to produce high quality CVs and cover letters, and/or job applications. Your ability to meet this standard will form part of our selection process.

If you're a motivator, problem-solver, and passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

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Company: Inspira (01) Salary: £30,900 to £30,900 a year, pro rata Hours: Full-time Location: FY1 3PA Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 13 Nov 2026 Closing date: 13 Dec 2026