Employment Advisor

Trigon Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A community employment service is seeking a passionate Employment Coach to provide person-centred employability support. Based in Oxfordshire, the successful candidate will assist individuals facing employment barriers by creating tailored action plans and delivering ongoing support. You will engage with local employers to promote these individuals and ensure they thrive in their roles. Regular travel across the local area will be required. A commitment to improving people's lives is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with clients effectively.
• Commitment to supporting individuals facing barriers to employment.
• Ability to create tailored action plans.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality employability support within the Connect to Work programme.
• Champion strengths of individuals to promote them to local employers.
• Provide tailored one-to-one support for pre-employment and post-placement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Employer engagement

Empathy

Job description

Job Role :

Employment Coach

Location :

Banbury or Oxford (Community-Based)

Salary :

£27,976 £31,000 (dependent on experience)

Contract : Permanent

Regular travel across the local area is required. Mileage beyond the agreed base location is reimbursed.

Role Overview :

We are seeking a passionate and people-focused Employment Coach to deliver high-quality, person-centred employability support as part of the Connect to Work programme across Oxfordshire.

Working directly with individuals facing barriers to employment, you will champion their strengths, build their confidence, and actively promote them to local employers. You will create tailored action plans, support customers into meaningful and sustainable work, and deliver ongoing In-Work Support to help individuals thrive in their roles.

This is a community-based position requiring strong interpersonal skills, employer engagement capability, and a genuine commitment to improving peoples lives.

Key Responsibilities :

Customer Support & Case Management

• Create tailored action plans for each customer and ensure all agreed activities are delivered effectively and on time.
• Provide regular one-to-one support to individuals, both pre-employment and post-placement.