Link Advisor - Fixed Term Contract till 31/07/2027

Walsall-College; Walsall; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

29 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Staff training and team building

Cycle to Work scheme

Simply Health care scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Reward and recognition scheme

Job summary

Walsall College seeks a dedicated Link Advisor for its The Link community hub in Walsall, to support residents entering training, skills development and employment paths. You will provide personalised guidance, mentor individuals facing barriers to learning and employment, and build partnerships with local organisations while delivering employability workshops and tracking progress toward outcomes.

The role requires a Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) and strong ICT skills, with a commitment

Qualifications

• Experience working with local communities and unemployed individuals.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A passion for empowering others and making a difference.
• A Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) and strong ICT skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised advice, guidance and mentoring.
• Support individuals facing barriers to learning and employment.
• Build strong partnerships with local organisations and employers.
• Facilitate engaging employability workshops and activities.
• Track customer progress and celebrate successful outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Mentoring/Guidance

ICT skills

Education

A Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

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Reference: SEP20260638

Expiry date: 2026-09-17 11:00:00.000

Location: Walsall

Benefits: For full specification requirements please refer to the job description.

Are you passionate about helping people overcome barriers and achieve their goals?

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Link Advisor to join our innovative community hub, The Link, supporting Walsall residents on their journey into training, skills development, and employment. As the first point of contact, you'll provide guidance, mentoring, and tailored support to individuals from diverse backgrounds, helping them access opportunities and build brighter futures.

What you'll do:

• Deliver personalised advice, guidance and mentoring
• Support individuals facing barriers to learning and employment
• Build strong partnerships with local organisations and employers
• Facilitate engaging employability workshops and activities
• Track customer progress and celebrate successful outcomes

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience working with local communities and unemployed individuals
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A passion for empowering others and making a difference
• A Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) and strong ICT skills

Join us and help transform lives through skills, learning and employment opportunities.

For full specification requirements please refer to the job description.

In return, we offer:

• Enrolment into the West Midlands Pension Fund (LGPS) with generous employer contributions.
• Up to 29 days annual leave, plus generous additional closure and bank holiday days.
• Free on-site car parking.
• Outstanding staff training and team building programme.
• ZEST; the College’s Health & Wellbeing initiative for our staff.
• Staff incentive schemes including Cycle to Work scheme and ‘Best of Walsall’ discounts.
• Simply Health care scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Reward and recognition scheme.
• State of the art campuses with the latest industry facilities, including our Graduate Salon of Hair and Beauty and on site Little Professors’ Nursery.
• Access to ‘The Hub’ offering a Gym, Spa & Sports Clinic and The Littleton Restaurant.

We are passionate about promoting equality of opportunity and creating a working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated and everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. Our environment is diverse in character and student population. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from Black Minority Ethnic origin and those with a disability.

Walsall College is committed to safeguarding our children and young people/vulnerable adults. We uphold fundamental British Values and expect all our employees to do the same. The post that you will be applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including previous employment checks, online searches and an Enhanced DBS Check. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.