Employment Advisor

Aspire Recruitment; Prenton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Recruitment is seeking an Employment Specialist to work with aConnect to Work across The Wirral. You will support individuals with disabilities or health-related challenges to secure sustainable employment and build confidence and independence.

You will manage a caseload, perform diagnostics, and develop tailored action plans with referrals to training, mentoring, and interventions. DBS check and a driving licence are required as you travel the region.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as an Employment Advisor or Recruitment Consultant managing a caseload.
• Experience supporting people with multiple barriers to employment and barriers to work.
• Ability to set and monitor SMART targets with a structured approach.
• High level of empathy and commitment to helping people achieve outcomes.
• Must have access to own vehicle and be able to travel across the region due to duties.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal caseload, delivering all customer interactions face to face within the community.
• Carry out detailed diagnostics at initial appointments to understand employment history, skills and barriers.
• Develop tailored action plans and refer customers to training, mentoring and other interventions.
• Set clear SMART targets with each customer and review progress at every appointment.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reporting on customer outcomes and progress.

Skills

Employment advisory experience

Caseload management

SMART targets

Empathy and client support

Driving/license

Job description

Employment Specialist

Across The Wirral

£31,100 (25 Days Holiday Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme)

Full-time, Permanent

The Role:

We are looking for proactive, self-motivated Employment Advisors to join aConnect to Work team across The Wirral. This is a rewarding role working directly with individuals who have disabilities or health-related challenges, supporting them to secure sustainable employment and build long-term confidence and independence.

We welcome applications from candidates with prior Employment Advisor experience or a background as a Recruitment Consultant, as both provide relevant skills for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a personal caseload, delivering all customer interactions face to face within the community.
• Carry out detailed diagnostics at initial appointments to understand each customer's employment history, skills, learning needs, and barriers to work.
• Develop tailored action plans and refer customers to relevant training, workshops, mentoring, and other interventions to address barriers and improve employability.
• Set clear SMART targets with each customer and review progress at every appointment to support sustainable movement into employment.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reporting on customer outcomes and progress.

Required Skills and Experience

• Prior experience as an Employment Advisor or as a Recruitment Consultant managing a caseload and supporting individuals into work.
• Experience supporting people with multiple barriers to employment, including conducting in-depth diagnostics and identifying realistic pathways into work.
• Strong skills in setting and monitoring SMART targets, with a focused and organised approach to caseload management.
• High level of empathy and a genuine commitment to helping people achieve positive outcomes.
• Due to the nature of this role, you will be a vehicle driver with access to your own vehicle. You will be required to complete an online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and you will have access to your own vehicle as you will travel across the region.