Employment Advisor

Trigon Recruitment Ltd; Skegby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses covered

Job summary

Trigon Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an Employment Advisor for the Connect to Work contract in a community-based setting. You will support individuals with health conditions or barriers to maintain and progress in work, combining coaching and employer engagement to achieve positive outcomes.

Role focuses on personalised action plans, advocacy, and collaboration with employers to enable sustainable employment and development opportunities. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Compassionate, person-centred approach and active listening.
• Strong coaching, motivation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload with prioritisation and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing one-to-one support to individuals in employment.
• Develop personalised action plans for job retention and progression.
• Monitor progress and adjust support as needs change.
• Build strong employer partnerships and promote inclusive practices.
• Signpost to specialist services and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and meet service targets.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate approach

Coaching abilities

Caseload management

Proactive problem-solving

Organisational skills

Independent working

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Employment Advisor - Connect to Work

Location: Ashfield, Nottinghamshire (Community-Based Role)

Salary: £31,000 per annum + travel expenses (beyond base location)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate and proactive Employment Advisor to help individuals with health conditions, disabilities, or other barriers sustain and progress in employment.

This is a rewarding, community-based role where you'll work directly with employees and employers, providing tailored support that enables people to thrive in the workplace, develop their careers, and achieve long-term employment success.

As an Employment Advisor on the Connect to Work contract, you'll combine coaching, employer engagement, advocacy, and problem-solving skills to create positive outcomes for both individuals and businesses.

Key Responsibilities Deliver Individualised In-Work Support

• Provide ongoing one-to-one support to individuals in employment, helping them overcome workplace challenges and achieve their career goals.
• Develop personalised action plans focused on job retention, wellbeing, confidence, and progression.
• Monitor progress and adapt support to meet changing needs.

Build Strong Employer Partnerships

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with employers across the Ashfield area.
• Promote inclusive employment practices and workplace adjustments where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with employers to support positive employment outcomes.

Advocate and Enable Success

• Act as a trusted advocate for individuals, ensuring they have access to the support and resources needed to succeed.
• Empower customers to build resilience, confidence, and independence in the workplace.
• Support individuals to identify training, development, and career progression opportunities.

Problem-Solve and Coordinate Support

• Identify potential barriers to sustained employment and intervene proactively.
• Signpost and refer individuals to appropriate specialist services where required.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate effective support solutions.

Maintain Quality and Performance

• Keep accurate, timely, and compliant records of all customer interactions and outcomes.
• Manage a varied caseload effectively while meeting service targets and quality standards.
• Contribute to continuous service improvement and best practice.

About You

We're looking for someone who is motivated by helping others achieve their potential and who can build trust quickly with both individuals and employers.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A compassionate, person-centred approach.
• Strong coaching, motivational, and relationship-building abilities.
• The ability to manage a diverse caseload and prioritise effectively.
• A proactive and solution-focused mindset.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• The ability to work independently across a community-based setting.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within employability, supported employment, welfare-to-work, careers guidance, or vocational rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of workplace wellbeing, disability inclusion, or reasonable adjustments.
• Understanding of benefits, health-related employment support, or vocational services.
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health conditions, disabilities, or complex barriers to employment.
• Experience of employer engagement and partnership working.