Employability Coach

Guadalupe Regional Medical Center; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Milton Keynes is seeking an employment advisor for a 9-month maternity cover position. This rewarding role involves helping long-term unemployed individuals get back to work by supporting them with CVs, coordinating local job vacancies, and providing additional resources as needed. You will manage a caseload of approximately 70 clients with a target of 5 successful placements every month. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are target-driven, this may be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Proven background in supporting unemployed individuals.
• Ability to work towards targets and help clients achieve employment.
• Experience in coordinating with local employers.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with their CVs and job applications.
• Coordinate vacancies with local employers.
• Refer clients to additional support services.

Skills

Target-driven

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Do you want to make a difference supporting long term unemployed people back into work? Do you have a proven background of hitting targets? Then have you considered a role as an employment advisor? It is an incredibly rewarding role where no 2 days are the same.

The role is a 9-month maternity cover with the potential for an extension depending on caseload sizes.

You will regularly meet with your caseload of clients to check their progress and support them every step of the way.

On a Typical Day, You Might Be

• Helping someone with their CV.
• Coordinating vacancies with local employers who need help, ensuring your participants are a perfect fit.
• Referring clients for additional support, such as self-employment advice or confidence building.
• Discussing career aspirations and local opportunities with clients.
• Solving practical job-related issues, such as arranging transportation to interviews or sourcing funded bicycles and work attire.

The project is based in Milton Keynes, and you will be part of a team of 14. The people you support are referred via the job centre, and at any one time, you will typically work with around 70 participants with a target of 5 into employment a month. This social enterprise seeks individuals who can make a real difference with purpose. Therefore, being able to work to targets is crucial, as well as being highly organized. You will enjoy working here, as no day is the same; there are always different challenges to solve.

Please apply via this advert. We aim to contact everyone. If you haven't heard back, feel free to complete the "Send Us A Message" form on the Red 5 People Contact page, and someone will be in touch within 72 hours. If you would like to speak to someone directly, please call the office and ask for David (the number is on the Red 5 People website).

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