Employment Advisor

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A social impact organization in Hackney seeks an Employment Advisor to empower individuals through coaching and support on their journey to sustainable employment. In this role, you will create action plans, signpost resources, and prepare participants for job searches. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills and experience in fast-paced environments, focusing on motivating participants to reach their potential.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

EAP Support programme

Private Medical Insurance

Eyecare vouchers

Life assurance

Online discount shopping

Cycle to Work scheme

Season ticket loan

Community Giving days

Access to Salary Finance

Optional critical illness cover

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience working in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to motivate and inspire participants.
• Strong experience in delivering against targets.
• Exceptional communication skills for influencing participants.
• Flexibility in solving complex challenges.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with participants to create action plans.
• Meet performance targets by improving strategies.
• Signpost participants to relevant support services.
• Assist participants in crafting professional CVs.
• Prepare participants for interviews with mock sessions.

Skills

Experience working in fast-paced environments

Motivating and inspiring participants

Exceptional communication skills

High-level digital literacy

Excellent organizational skills

Job description

Employment Advisor

Salary: £31,930 per annum

Location: Hackney

Are you passionate about making a difference and creating positive social impact? As a Restart Advisor, you will play a transformational role in coaching and empowering individuals. You will help participants unlock their potential and guide them toward sustainable employment, covering areas from career coaching to personal development, and addressing complex challenges along the way.

What you'll be doing:

1. Collaborating with participants through diagnostic assessments to identify barriers and create action plans that shift mindsets and outline steps needed to secure meaningful employment.
2. Meeting and exceeding performance targets by continuously improving strategies and seeking input to deliver the best outcomes for participants and the wider community.
3. Understanding and signposting participants to internal and external services that address needs such as debt management, mental health, and career coaching.
4. Ensuring participants have well-crafted, professional CVs, tailored supporting statements, and cover letters to support their job searches.
5. Preparing participants for interviews by conducting mock interviews and assessment activities, and helping them build confidence.
6. Maintaining accurate electronic participant records reflecting the support offered, from coaching to employment placement, within required timescales and standards.

Requirements:

• Experience working in fast-paced environments
• The ability to motivate, inspire, and challenge participants to reach their full potential
• Strong experience in delivering against and exceeding performance targets, engaging participants in personal growth and mindset transformation
• Exceptional communication skills to inspire and influence participants, and to contact employers and external stakeholders for opportunities
• Flexibility and creativity in solving complex challenges
• High-level digital literacy
• Excellent organizational skills to manage a varied caseload and deliver support while juggling priorities

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to salary trade extra
• EAP Support programme available 24/7 with 6 counselling sessions
• Private Medical Insurance
• Eyecare vouchers
• Life assurance
• Online discount shopping via Perks at Work
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Up to two days annually for Community Giving (Volunteering)
• Access to Salary Finance for financial education and advice
• Optional perks like critical illness cover and dental insurance
• Long Service Awards

Ingeus designs and delivers services to solve social challenges caused by change. Our purpose-led culture is built on dignity, confidence, and recognition. We welcome neurodiverse colleagues and offer detailed information on our application and interview process. Please contact us via email for more details. Note: the advert may close early if sufficient applications are received.