Employment Adviser

Bradford Corporation; Bradford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A supportive working environment

Ongoing professional development

Opportunity to make a difference

Job summary

Bradford Council is seeking a motivated Employment Adviser to support residents into sustainable education, employment and training across Bradford District. You will deliver person-centred support in community, school settings and offices, with home visits as needed.

You will guide clients through CVs, applications and interview prep, manage a caseload, meet KPIs and collaborate with training providers. The role requires strong communication, IT literacy and a passion for social impact, with

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting people into employment, education, or training.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a caseload effectively.
• Knowledge of employability practices and local labour market.
• Understanding of barriers such as health, disability, or long-term unemployment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one employment support with personalised advice and action planning.
• Assist residents with CV writing, job applications, and interview preparation.
• Undertake home visits to support clients as required.
• Maintain accurate records on management information systems and targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners, including training providers.

Skills

Caseload management

Communication skills

IT literacy

Face-to-face engagement

Education

Experience in employability support

Tools

MS Office

Records systems

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and results driven Employment Adviser to support residents of Bradford District into sustainable education, employment and training. Working as part of the SkillsHouse Adult Services team, you will deliver high-quality, person‑-centred‑ employment support to individuals across the district.The role is ideal for someone who is passionate about social impact, confident delivering outreach and face‑to‑face support in community and school settings, understands the local labour market, and thrives in a fast‑paced, target‑driven but supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver one‑to‑-‑one employment support, providing personalised advice, guidance, and action planning to clients from a range of backgrounds
• Support clients to identify career goals and overcome barriers
• Assist residents with CV writing, job applications, interview preparation, and job-search activity
• Undertake home visits to support clients as required
• Maintain accurate and timely records on management information systems
• Achieve KPIs in line with contractual targets
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners, including training providers and community organisations
• Promote equality, inclusion, and safeguarding in all aspects of service delivery
• Work occasional evenings and weekends
• Be able to work from community-based settings and the office

About You

• Experience of supporting people into employment, education, or training
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and prioritise a caseload effectively
• Confidence using IT systems and maintaining accurate records
• Knowledge of employability practices and the local labour market
• Understanding of barriers such as health, disability, or long-term unemployment

What We Offer

• A supportive working environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to people’s lives

The post holder will be required to undergo Enhanced Disclosure and Barring checks.

Employee Offer

Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.