Employability & Skills Adviser

TN United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Employability & Skills Adviser to empower young individuals in their journey towards education and employment. This role involves providing impartial guidance, managing caseloads, and collaborating with various stakeholders to create opportunities for young people. You'll be instrumental in addressing barriers to learning and employment, utilizing your strong communication and negotiation skills. Join a dynamic team committed to making a positive impact in the community and fostering the development of future talents. If you are passionate about supporting youth and driving change, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• IAG Qualification, preferably working towards level 6 LDDS or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills and experience in coaching young people.

Responsibilities

• Assist young people in overcoming barriers to learning and employment.
• Manage individual caseloads and maintain accurate client records.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support young people's training and employment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Coaching

Data Analysis

Negotiation

Solution-Focused Approach

Education

IAG Qualification

NVQ Level 4

Ongoing Professional Development

Job description

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Employability & Skills Adviser, Basildon

Client: Essex County Council

Location: Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: e9d2132744cd

Job Views: 4

Posted: 02.05.2025

Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

Job Description:

Employability & Skills Adviser

Permanent, Full Time

£32,701 to £38,471 per annum

Location: Basildon

The Opportunity

Essex is a diverse county with varying levels of deprivation and affluence, affecting life expectancy and quality. The ECC’s work on the skills system aims to increase employment in higher quality roles, demonstrate Essex’s strategic location benefits, and improve residents’ quality of life and wellbeing.

The Employability & Skills Advisor will provide impartial advice and guidance to young people to help them progress into suitable employment, education, training, and vocational opportunities.

Accountabilities

• Assist young people in overcoming barriers to learning and employment through a self-referral process, providing careers information, guidance, CV writing, job applications, interview techniques, group sessions, and presentations.
• Manage individual caseloads and maintain accurate client records following DfE guidance.
• Engage with under 18 benefit claimants for DWP registration and child benefit registrations with HMRC.
• Broker opportunities between providers and young people to prepare them for work and job searching, promoting the 8 Gatsby benchmarks.
• Influence and negotiate the provision available to meet economic and young people's needs, identifying gaps in education and training, and disseminating information on current training opportunities.
• Support the implementation of the future RPA strategy, advocating for young people in learning, employment, and personal development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including schools, social care, SEND, Youth Offending, Housing, and partner agencies at senior levels to support young people's training and employment.
• Develop and deliver large-scale recruitment events, working with parents, carers, and professionals to achieve positive outcomes.

The Experience You Will Bring

• An IAG Qualification, Dip CG, QCG, or NVQ 4 (preferably working towards level 6 LDDS or equivalent).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and expertise in relevant areas.
• Strong communication skills and a solution-focused approach to support hard-to-reach young people, coaching and building confidence and resilience.
• Proven success in progressing young people into education, training, and employment.
• A broad understanding of issues affecting young people, learning opportunities, and services from partner organizations, with current labour market knowledge.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders and partner agencies.
• Experience in negotiating with providers and agencies on behalf of young people.
• Experience in analyzing and interpreting data sets.

Note: The role requires mobility across the operational area. Candidates must have a driving license and access to a vehicle or meet mobility needs through other means.

Why Essex?

Essex offers a dynamic public service environment covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents. Committed to innovation and flexible working, Essex provides opportunities for career development and community contribution. In February 2025, Greater Essex joined the Government’s devolution priority programme, working towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026.

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.