Employment/Recruitment Advisor

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

Job summary

A regional recruitment agency seeks an Employment/Recruitment Advisor to support individuals with mental health barriers to secure sustainable employment. The ideal candidate will have experience with job seekers, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for empowering others. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, creating personalized action plans, and providing ongoing guidance. This full-time, permanent role is based across Kendal, Windermere, and Ambleside, offering a competitive salary and benefits including 25 days holiday.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in providing advice, guidance, or coaching.
• Ability to build rapport and motivate job seekers.
• Must hold a driving license and have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload conducting in-depth assessments.
• Create personalized action plans for career goals.
• Provide ongoing guidance on skills development.
• Build self-worth and confidence through interventions.
• Offer continued in-work support for job retention.

Skills

Experience working with job seekers (Recruitment Consultant)

Strong interpersonal skills

Proactive and empathetic problem-solving

Passion for helping others

Ability to set SMART goals

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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