Employability Advisor – Full-time

Dccarers; North East; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Carers North East is seeking an Employability Advisor to provide person-centred support to working-age unpaid carers who are unemployed or economically inactive.

You will deliver one-to-one employability interventions, assess needs, develop tailored action plans, deliver CV development, job search support, interview preparation, and safeguard responsibilities.

Please note a full driving licence and access to a car are essential for this role, and you may travel across the North East region.

Qualifications

• Experience providing one to one employability advice and guidance.
• Understanding unpaid carers' needs and barriers to work.
• Knowledge of local labour markets, recruitment routes and training opportunities.
• Ability to deliver practical employability interventions confidently and creatively.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel across the North East region.
• Full driving licence and access to a car are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one to one, strengths based employability support to unpaid carers.
• Assess needs, identify barriers and develop tailored action plans that support progression into work.
• Deliver practical interventions including CV development, job search support, interview preparation and confidence building.
• Help carers recognise their transferable skills and the resilience gained through caring.
• Liaise with employers, training providers and partners to identify opportunities and reduce barriers.
• Maintain accurate case notes, achieve project targets and contribute to group sessions and wider programme delivery.
• Safeguard vulnerable adults and children, escalating concerns appropriately.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Assessment and planning

Time management

IT skills

Travel willingness

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Based: Co Durham (our office is in Middlestone Moor DL16 7AT)

Salary Type: Fixed Salary

Make a difference to unpaid carers across the North East

Are you passionate about helping people overcome barriers to work? Working for Carers North East is looking for a committed and empathetic Employability Advisor to provide person centred support to working age unpaid carers who are unemployed or economically inactive.

You'll play a vital role in helping carers build confidence, develop skills, overcome caring related barriers and progress towards suitable employment, training or education.

As an Employability Advisor, you will:

• Provide one to one, strengths based employability support to unpaid carers.
• Assess needs, identify barriers and develop tailored action plans that support progression into work.
• Deliver practical interventions including CV development, job search support, interview preparation and confidence building.
• Help carers recognise their transferable skills and the resilience gained through caring.
• Liaise with employers, training providers and partners to identify opportunities and reduce barriers.
• Maintain accurate case notes, achieve project targets and contribute to group sessions and wider programme delivery.
• Safeguard vulnerable adults and children, escalating concerns appropriately.

About you

You will bring:

• Experience providing one to one advice, guidance or employability support.
• Strong understanding of unpaid carers' needs and the barriers they may face when preparing for work.
• Knowledge of local labour markets, recruitment routes and training opportunities.
• Ability to deliver practical employability interventions confidently and creatively.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build supportive, professional relationships.
• Strong organisational skills, with experience managing a caseload and meeting targets.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and strengths based practice.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Ability to travel across the North East region.

If you have the skills, enthusiasm and ideas to help us develop our fundraising, we'd love to hear from you.

A full driving licence and access to a car are essential for this role.