Employment Advisor

Essential Employment; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment in Bexley is seeking an Employment Advisor on a temporary basis. You will support adults returning to work by delivering person-centred guidance, creating action plans, and motivating progression toward sustainable employment.

The role involves delivering IPS and SEQF based support, coordinating interviews, referrals, and local recruitment events, while working with partners to provide holistic assistance.

Responsibilities

• Support adults out of work with person-centred employability guidance and action planning.
• Deliver job-search activities, benefits assessments, and pre-employment training.
• Coordinate referrals, organise interviews, and contribute to local recruitment initiatives such as jobs fairs and outreach events.

Job description

Employment Advisor needed in Bexley

This is a temporary role and the rate is £19.16ph PAYE

The reference number is: OR116515

The successful candidate will support adults who have been out of work for longer periods by delivering high‑quality, person‑centred employability guidance that breaks down barriers to employment. They will manage a busy and varied caseload, providing tailored information, advice and guidance, developing action plans, and motivating individuals to progress towards sustained employment and improved wellbeing.

They will deliver support using both IPS and SEQF models where required, ensuring fidelity to each approach while helping clients prepare for work through job‑search activities, benefits and economic assessments, pre‑employment training, and employability workshops. The successful candidate will also organise interviews, coordinate referrals, contribute to local recruitment initiatives such as jobs fairs and outreach events, and work collaboratively with partners, employers and community agencies to ensure individuals receive holistic, effective support.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.