Employment Advisor

Red 5 People; St. Neots; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in employment support is hiring for hybrid Employment Advisors to help clients navigate their work challenges, with flexible working arrangements and a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in HR, mental health, or related fields, with a focus on client wellbeing and sustainable employment outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals 1:1.
• Background in HR, mental health, or similar fields valued.
• Driver essential for visits.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 35–40 clients.
• Deliver approximately four sessions per day.
• Provide guidance for clients on employment-related goals.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Problem Solving

Active Listening

Education

Experience in employment support or mental health

HR Professional or Recruiter background

Job description

Is work-life balance important to you?This hybrid role offers the flexibility to work from home an average 3 days a week, with regular time in a supportive, friendly team and lovely spacious office. You’ll be joining a collaborative environment with great induction and ongoing support.

You’ll be supporting people referred through NHS Talking Therapies. These referrals will be individuals looking for guidance with employment, whether they’re in work and struggling or currently out of work and aiming to return.

What does the role involve?

• Managing a caseload of around 35–40 clients
• Delivering roughly four one-to-one sessions per day (via phone/Teams or in person)
• Helping clients across seven structured sessions: the first is an assessment, followed by tailored support based on their goals
• Supporting people with practical steps like returning to work, speaking with their employer about adjustments, or finding more suitable employment
• Around 50% of your clients may already be in work — this is not a “get them a job at all costs” role, but one focused on sustainable outcomes aligned to mental wellbeing.

Weekly rhythm:

• 1 day per week at the St Neots office (meeting clients and spending time with your team)
• 1 day per week at the Peterborough NHS Community Mental Health Team office
• Around 3 days working from home (mostly Teams-based one-to-ones)
• Stakeholder meetings online every 1–2 weeks
• Team away days every quarter (around 40 team members together for connection and CPD)
• Please note: One of the available roles includes a monthly visit to Wisbech Jobcentre

Who does well in this role?

People from a variety of backgrounds thrive here, employment advisors, mental health support workers, HR professionals, ex-police, or probation officers, even recruiters. What they have in common is experience supporting people 1:1 to achieve personal or professional goals.

Key info:

• Interviews: In person, 9th and 10th July
• Salary: £25,937 – £27,647 (depending on experience)
• Multiple roles available
• Driver essential

How to apply:

Please apply via this advert. We aim to respond to everyone. If you haven’t heard back within a few days, feel free to use the “Send Us A Message” form on the Red 5 People Contact page, someone will be in touch within 72 hours. You can also call the office and ask for Lawrence (details on our website).

Tagged as: Employment Advisor