Employability Adviser

Inspira Cumbria Ltd; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local employability services provider in the UK is seeking an Employability Adviser to support long-term unemployed adults in finding sustainable jobs. The role involves offering tailored career coaching, facilitating group sessions, and managing case loads to empower participants. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and an understanding of the local labor market. The role offers continued professional development and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible work arrangements and enhanced annual leave.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Enhanced sick pay

Life assurance cover

Qualifications

• Ability to identify, establish, and maintain effective partnerships.
• Experience in providing outstanding customer service.
• Attention to detail in data entry and accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Empower individuals with career advice and motivation.
• Deliver intensive one-to-one support for job seekers.
• Create tailored action plans to achieve employment goals.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving initiative

Digital tools proficiency

Education

GCSE grade 4 / C or equivalent

Job description

The Role

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.

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.

About You

Whilst we would be delighted to hear from you if you have previous experience of working in the employability sector, or if you have a level 4 Careers Information Advice and Guidance qualification, we are also interested to hear from people who have worked in other sectors where you’ve relished the opportunity to achieve a personal target whilst excelling at providing outstanding customer service, as long as you can demonstrate an understanding of the local labour market and an understanding of what it takes to support unemployed adults to secure sustainable employment.

• 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, including 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.

Our Benefits

We are passionate about people and support our employees to do what they do best through a dynamic and supportive working environment with opportunities for continued professional development. We also offer a great benefits package, including 26 days annual leave, rising each year to a maximum of 33 days; enhanced sick pay; enhanced pension contributions; life assurance cover; access to counselling service; access to medical health plan and the opportunity to work flexibly across home and office locations.

Why Inspira

Inspira is an expert in employability skills. Through our work, we help local people into work, improve their skills and open new opportunities. By being Bold, Relevant and Resilient our mission is to empower young people and adults to reach their full potential. Our aim is to empower people with the tools and confidence to navigate the ever‑evolving job market, making informed decisions that align with their passions and strengths.

Next Steps

We understand that no candidate will meet every single desired qualification/criteria. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role and share our values to BE Bold, Relevant and Resilient, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please visit our website - www.inspira.org.uk/jobs. We recommend applying at your earliest convenience as we reserve the right to close this advert at any time.

Disability Confident Employer

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Check. For full details and to apply go to www.inspira.me.uk. If you require a copy of our job documents in a more accessible format or are struggling to complete the application form due to a disability, please contact us via [e-mail] or 01931 711300.