Veterans & Community Employability Coach

North East Combined Authority; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Skills & Employability Adviser (VALOUR) to deliver personalised employment support to Armed Forces community members and other eligible residents across Northumberland. You will manage a caseload, provide one-to-one guidance, mentoring and job search support to help individuals enter and stay in work.

The role involves working with employers, training providers and partners to create opportunities, administer financial support, and ensure compliance

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 progression towards and sustaining employment.
• Assessing employment, skills and training needs and developing personalised action plans.
• Providing tailored employability support, including CV development, job applications, and interview preparation.
• Delivering one-to-one and group-based support sessions to improve confidence and work readiness.
• Working with employers to identify vacancies, support recruitment activity and match candidates to opportunities.
• Building relationships with training providers, employers and partner organisations to maximise opportunities for clients.
• Providing in-work support to help individuals sustain employment and achieve long-term outcomes.
• Maintaining accurate records, monitoring performance and ensuring programme and funding compliance.
• Administering financial support where appropriate to help individuals overcome barriers to employment.

Skills

Employability experience

Careers guidance

Welfare-to-work

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Motivation and support

CV development

Job description

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Skills & Employability Adviser (VALOUR) to deliver personalised employment support to Armed Forces community members and other eligible residents across Northumberland. You will manage a caseload, provide one-to-one guidance, mentoring and job search support to help individuals enter and stay in work.

The role involves working with employers, training providers and partners to create opportunities, administer financial support, and ensure compliance