Employment Advisor – Restart Contract

UKundwork London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment charity in Greater London is seeking an inspiring and motivated Employment Advisor to support clients who have been long-term unemployed. This role involves assessing client needs, creating action plans, and managing compliance processes. Applicants should demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Experience in Advice & Guidance is advantageous. The charity values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting clients who are mid to long term unemployed.
• Ability to complete initial assessments and devise SMART action plans.
• Familiarity with compliance processes and maintaining records.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in finding employment as part of the Restart team.
• Manage a caseload and achieve key outcomes of the programme.
• Handle demanding deadlines and contribute to a wider team success.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Client-focused

Organisational skills

Administration skills

Education

Qualification in Advice & Guidance

Job description

We are seeking an inspiring and motivated Employment Advisor to work as part of the Restart team in Hounslow, providing quality IAG to clients seeking employment.

You will support clients that have been mid to long term unemployed. Your role will include completing an initial assessment with clients, devising SMART action plans to support progression; job brokerage, maintaining compliant records of interventions.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills, good attention to detail and be client focused. You will need manage the key outcomes of the programme and meet the targets. Alongside these qualities you’ll have the ability to understand and follow compliance process requirements for the contract. You will be self‑reliant in managing your caseload and contribute to the success of the wider team.

You will have excellent organisational and administration skills in order to cope with competing demands and tight deadlines. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

A qualification in Advice & Guidance would be advantageous.

About us:

Groundwork London is a leading social and environmental regeneration charity. We deliver over 500 projects each year aimed at: supporting people to stay in education, gain new skills and secure employment; reducing our environmental impact through energy efficiency, waste minimisation, reuse and recycling; and engaging communities and enterprise in improving their environment.

We encourage early applications for this role, as interviews will be carried out during the recruitment period when there are sufficient applicants for a pool of candidates.

Please send your application quoting reference 1288/EA to [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: Accepting applications up until Midday, Monday 5 th January 2026

Interview date: w/c 12 th January 2026

Click below to download the JDPS, Application Form and Careers Prospectus

Appointment to this role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring records check.

Groundwork London is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.