Employment/Recruitment Advisor

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom seeks an Employment/Recruitment Advisor to support individuals facing mental health challenges to gain sustainable employment. You will manage a caseload, create personalized action plans, and provide ongoing support. Ideal candidates will have experience in recruitment or coaching, possess strong interpersonal skills, and be passionate about helping others achieve their potential. This is a full-time, permanent position located across Kendal, Windermere, and Ambleside.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment or related fields.
• Ability to motivate and support job seekers.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of individuals and assess their needs.
• Create personalized action plans for job seekers.
• Provide guidance on skills development and job applications.
• Build confidence in customers through regular support.
• Offer continued support for long-term job retention.

Skills

Experience working with job seekers

Strong interpersonal skills

Proactive problem-solving

Goal setting

Driving licence and access to vehicle

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, build 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, and 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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