Employment Advisor

SAMpeople; Workington; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Subsidised onsite restaurant

Cycle scheme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Lakes College, a technical vocational Further Education College in West Cumbria, seeks an Employment Advisor to support individuals on benefits toward employment. You will deliver group sessions, build employer links, and guide job seekers through tailored action plans.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, plus Maths/English GCSEs and a willingness to develop qualifications. The position offers a supportive team, CPD opportunities, and onsite facilities including parking and a subsidised

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Maths and English GCSE at Grade C/4 or above (or OfQual approved equivalent).
• Hold a recognised teaching qualification or be willing to work towards attaining desirable
• Coaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.

Responsibilities

• Provide information, advice and guidance to job seekers and prepare individual action/learning/training plans.
• Deliver group sessions to upskill participants and build confidence.
• Build relationships with employers and community organisations.
• Create and implement clear pathways to employment through Action Plans.
• Utilise IT and organisational skills to guide job seekers through their journey.

Skills

Local labour market knowledge

Information, advice & guidance

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Coaching/mentoring

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Maths & English GCSE (Grade C/4 or above)

Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards)

Coaching qualification (or willingness to work towards)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint)

Job description

Lakes College is a technical vocational Further Education College delivering education and training to full-time and part-time learners and apprentices to degree level.We have a vibrant campus in West Cumbria with state of the art vocational workshops and resources, including the National College for Nuclear Northern Hub.

Our mission and purpose are to:

‘ Enable people to recognise and develop their potential ’.

We are a people business and our mission applies as equally to our staff team as to our learners and employers’. We are a Good college and have ambition to be Outstanding by together developing our culture, standards and expectations. We encourage innovation, collaboration and reflection to lead to new ideas and methods. We gather, evaluate and use data to drive operational improvement.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As anEmploymentAdvisor, you will be focused on providing support to individuals who are in receipt of benefits and looking for work . You will encourage, support, and empower participants through their journey towardsemployment.

There will be an opportunity to deliver group sessions around a number of topics to help prepare and upskill participants.

A typical week will involve delivering engaging services, utilising our specialist systems and applications and …

• Building relationships with employers and community organisations
• Helping job seekers identify their skills, abilities and suitable roles
• Delivering group sessions to upskill and build confidence
• Increasing job seekers' capacity foremployment(through training, referral to counselling or other support services,coaching in job search skills)
• Creating and implementing a clear pathway toemploymentfor job seekers through Action Plans
• Utilising your IT and organisational skills to effectively guide andmanage our job seekers journey.

Candidates must possess a NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject, a minimum level 2 literacy & numeracy qualifications and be willing to update skills. As well as having good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel & Sharepoint.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU!

Generous annual leave – 29 days plus 8 days bank holiday plus 2 discretionary days (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service)

Automatic entry into the Local Government pension Scheme.

A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.

Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.

Free onsite parking.

Subsidised onsite restaurant.

A cycle scheme tech scheme and discounted gym membership.

Fantastic facilities to resource our ability to teach our students.

Application Requirements

To ensure compliance with safeguarding guidelines, all applicants must complete the application form in full. This includes providing:

• A full employment history from the time you left full-time education, with details of any gaps in employment explained.
• Information on all relevant education and qualifications.

Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered. Your co-operation helps us maintain the highest standards of safety and care for children and young people.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject essential

Maths & English GCSE at Grace C/4 or above (or OfQual approved equivalent). essential

Hold a recognised teaching qualification or be willing to work towards attaining desirable

Coaching qualification or willingness to work towards one. desirable

Skills

Experience

Recent and relevant industry experience in sector essential

Experience/Knowledge

Delivering information advice and guidance, including preparing individual action/learning/training plans essential

Knowledge of local labour market essential

Personal Attributes

Dedicated essential

Demonstrates ability to work under pressure, prioritise and commit to strict deadlines whilst maintaining the quality of output essential

Personal Qualities

Work collaboratively and for the good of all essential

Lakes College

Eliza Treme-Swailes

[e-mail]

Hallwood Road
Workington
Cumbria
Cumbria
CA14 4JN

Lakes College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

Lakes College is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.