Veterans & Community Employability Coach

Northumberland County Council; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

Job summary

Northumberland County Council in Morpeth is recruiting a Skills & Employability Adviser (VALOUR) to deliver personalised employment support to Armed Forces community and other residents. You will manage a caseload, provide one-to-one guidance, mentoring and job search support tailored to individual needs, 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.
• Ability to motivate and support individuals facing barriers to work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of jobseekers and support progression to employment.
• Assess needs and develop personalised action plans.
• Provide tailored employability support, including CVs, applications, interview preparation and job search activities.
• Deliver one-to-one and group support sessions to improve employability.
• Build relationships with employers, training providers and partner organisations.
• Provide in-work support to sustain employment.
• Maintain records, monitor performance and ensure funding compliance.
• Administer financial support to help individuals overcome barriers to employment.

Skills

Caseload management

CV development

Job search support

Employer engagement

Relationship building

Job description

Northumberland County Council in Morpeth is recruiting a Skills & Employability Adviser (VALOUR) to deliver personalised employment support to Armed Forces community and other residents. You will manage a caseload, provide one-to-one guidance, mentoring and job search support tailored to individual needs, and work with employers and training providers to create opportunities.

This fixed-term role runs until 31 July 2029.