Employment/Recruitment Advisor

Aspire; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom seeks an Employment/Recruitment Advisor to support individuals facing mental health barriers to employment. In this full-time role, you will manage a caseload, create personalized plans, and empower job seekers to build skills and confidence for sustainable employment. The ideal candidate should have experience with job seekers, strong interpersonal skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This permanent role includes opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Recruitment Consultant or relevant transferable skills.
• Ability to motivate others and build rapport.
• Capability to set SMART goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of job seekers and assess their strengths.
• Create personalized action plans for customers.
• Provide guidance on skill development and job applications.
• Build confidence in customers through interventions.
• Offer ongoing support for job retention.

Skills

Experience working with job seekers

Strong interpersonal skills

Proactive problem-solving

Empathy and customer support

Goal setting and tracking

Job description

Employment/Recruitment Advisor

Across Kendal, Windermere and Ambleside

£31,067 (25 Days Holiday Bank Holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme)

Full-time, Permanent

The Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with mental health barriers to employment? Join a proactive team as an Employment/Recruitment Advisor and help job seekers and those returning to work overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve sustainable employment.

In this role, you’ll deliver tailored, one‑on‑one support to customers across the region. From building trust to identifying barriers, you'll be instrumental in empowering individuals to gain new skills and confidence, secure meaningful employment, and thrive in the workplace.

Duties

• Manage a caseload of individuals, conducting in‑depth assessments to identify their strengths and barriers.
• Create personalised action plans that address specific challenges and align with customers' career goals.
• Provide ongoing guidance on skills development, job applications, interview preparation, and workplace integration.
• Build self‑worth and confidence in your customers through regular interventions, goal setting, and progress reviews.
• Offer continued in‑work support to address challenges and ensure long‑term job retention.

Required Skills

• Experience working with job seekers (Recruitment Consultant) or extensive transferable skills in providing advice, guidance, or coaching.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and motivate others.
• A proactive and empathetic approach to problem‑solving and customer support.
• A passion for helping others overcome barriers and achieve their potential.
• The ability to set SMART goals and track progress effectively.

Due to the nature of this role, you will hold a driving licence and have access to your own vehicle, you will also be required to complete an online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you then please submit your CV.

This vacancy is being handled by Aspire Recruitment. Please be aware we receive a high volume of applications and regularly receive applications from candidates who exceed the job credentials. We will only contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview.

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Job Info

• Job Title: Employment/Recruitment Advisor
• Company: Aspire
• Location: Carlisle, Cumbria
• Closes: Jan 9th 2026
• Sector: Education
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time