Employability Adviser – EK

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Barry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking an Employability Adviser to support the Communities for Work Plus programme, delivering tailored job search assistance and personalised guidance to residents seeking sustainable employment.

You will manage a caseload, develop holistic action plans, and work with partner organisations to overcome barriers to employment and support progression into education, training or work.

Qualifications

• Experience in employability, employment support or careers advice.
• Ability to mentor and guide individuals through career progression.
• Experience handling multiple clients with different barriers to employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients and provide personalised employability support.
• Develop individual action plans and conduct regular reviews.
• Provide one-to-one job search support, mentoring and guidance.

Skills

Employability

Employment support

Careers guidance

Mentoring

Advice work

Job description

Employability Adviser – Communities for Work Plus

Location: Vale of Glamorgan
Department: Communities for Work Plus / Vale Employability

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and passionate Employability Adviser to join the Communities for Work Plus team and support the delivery of Vale Employability, helping local residents overcome barriers and move closer to sustainable employment.

You will work closely with individuals who are currently not in employment, providing tailored job search support, mentoring, guidance and practical assistance to help them achieve their employment and personal development goals.

You will manage your own caseload and take a holistic, person-centred and collaborative approach, working with each individual to understand their circumstances, identify barriers and develop realistic plans for progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients and provide personalised employability support.
• Develop comprehensive support and individual action plans, with regular reviews and updates.
• Provide one-to-one job search support, mentoring and employment guidance.
• Identify and address barriers to employment, including skills, confidence, education, training and personal circumstances.
• Support clients to access training, education, skills development and employment opportunities.
• Identify training needs and contribute to the delivery of appropriate training for individuals and groups.
• Participate in the Communities for Work Plus triage process, ensuring clients receive appropriate support and referrals.
• Build positive relationships with clients, employers, training providers and partner organisations.
• Work collaboratively with voluntary, statutory and private-sector organisations to improve opportunities for local residents.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records and databases in line with programme requirements.
• Ensure information is handled securely and in accordance with data protection and information-sharing requirements.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the Communities for Work Plus programme.
• Support wider community engagement and activities aimed at tackling poverty and improving employment outcomes.

About You

We are looking for someone who is empathetic, organised, proactive and committed to helping people achieve their potential.

You will ideally have experience in:

• Employability, employment support, careers, mentoring or advice work.
• Supporting individuals with multiple or complex barriers to employment.
• Managing a caseload and maintaining accurate client records.
• Developing action plans and monitoring individual progress.
• Providing one-to-one support, coaching or mentoring.
• Working with partner agencies and community organisations.
• Supporting people into employment, education, training or further development.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to build trust and establish positive relationships with a diverse range of clients.

What We Offer

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives and employment prospects while contributing to an important Welsh Government-funded employability programme.

You will be part of an integrated and supportive team, working alongside colleagues and partner organisations across the Vale of Glamorgan.

The role offers the opportunity to develop your professional skills while helping local residents overcome barriers, build confidence and progress towards sustainable employment.

Equality, Safeguarding & Health and Safety

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, inclusion and diversity throughout our services.

The successful candidate will be expected to comply with relevant Council policies and procedures, including health and safety, safeguarding, data protection, financial regulations and information sharing.

Safeguarding training will be provided as required.

The successful applicant may be required to work from various locations across the Vale of Glamorgan, according to the needs of the service.