Employment Advisor

The Salvation Army UK and Ireland Territory; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charitable organization seeks an enthusiastic Employability Practitioner to help individuals overcome barriers to sustainable employment across Eastbourne and Brighton. The role involves identifying job opportunities and supporting participants through tailored services. A full driving license and vehicle access are essential. You will thrive in teamwork and be dedicated to empowering job seekers in their journey to employment.

Qualifications

• Full driving license and access to a vehicle is essential.
• Passionate about supporting individuals to overcome barriers.
• Ability to tailor services to meet job-seekers' needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants in overcoming barriers to employment.
• Identify and secure job opportunities in the local community.
• Promote awareness of employability and social inclusion.

Skills

Self-motivated

Proactive mindset

Teamwork

Solution-focused

Job description

Please note in regard to the location; this role is peripatetic, and travel will be required across Eastbourne and covering Brighton

Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week

Interview Date: TBC

Overview

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of individuals who face complex barriers to employment? We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Employability Practitioner to assist and empower participants by equipping them with the necessary tools and motivation to move closer to sustainable employment.

About us: The Salvation Army’s Employment Plus service offers support to help people become job-ready. Our goal is to assist job seekers in obtaining and maintaining employment. Operating at the heart of communities in more than 650 locations across the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, we work alongside job-seekers to understand their needs and goals, and tailor our service accordingly.

Role overview

This position upholds our mission values by offering participants ‘A Hand Up’ and focuses on reducing or eliminating barriers related to employability, financial issues, tenancy, relationships, well-being, social inclusion, and digital literacy. The goal is to promote awareness and foster growth and understanding of those needs and the wider community. The role is essential in identifying, nurturing, and securing suitable job opportunities for unemployed individuals within the local community, aligning with The Salvation Army’s 'work for all' ethos.

About you

If you are self-motivated, passionate about supporting people overcome their barriers, thrive in team environment and possess a proactive, solution-focused mindset then we want to hear from you

Please note; Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Find out more about the amazing work we do here: https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/employment-plus

If you would like to join our team committed to making a positive difference, apply now!

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

We promote equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.