Empowerment & Employability Adviser (Armed Forces)

Northumberland Fire Group; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

26 days annual leave

Job summary

Northumberland County Council's Safe and Resilient Communities unit is recruiting a Skills & Employability Adviser (VALOUR) to deliver personalised employment support to Armed Forces community members and other residents across Northumberland. You will manage a caseload, provide tailored guidance, and work with employers and training providers to create opportunities.

This fixed-term role runs until 31 July 2029.

Qualifications

• Experience in employability, careers guidance or welfare‑to‑work programmes.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Knowledge of employment and training opportunities.
• Ability to motivate and support individuals facing barriers to work.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of jobseekers, supporting them to progress towards and sustain employment.
• Assessing employment, skills and training needs and developing personalised action plans to overcome barriers.
• Providing tailored employability support, including CV development, job applications, interview preparation and job search activities.
• Delivering one‑to‑one and group‑based support sessions to improve confidence, employability and work readiness.
• Working with employers to identify vacancies, support recruitment activity and match suitable candidates to opportunities.
• Building strong relationships with training providers, employers and partner organisations to maximise opportunities for clients.
• Providing in‑work support to help individuals sustain employment and achieve positive long‑term outcomes.
• Maintaining accurate records, monitoring performance and ensuring compliance with programme and funding requirements.

Skills

Caseload management

Personalised guidance

CV and job applications

Interview coaching

Employer engagement

Record keeping

Job description

Northumberland County Council's Safe and Resilient Communities unit is recruiting a Skills & Employability Adviser (VALOUR) to deliver personalised employment support to Armed Forces community members and other residents across Northumberland. You will manage a caseload, provide tailored guidance, and work with employers and training providers to create opportunities.

This fixed-term role runs until 31 July 2029.