Employability Advisor

VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East); Durham (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East) in County Durham is seeking an Employability Advisor to provide person-centred support to working age unpaid carers who are unemployed or economically inactive. You'll help carers build confidence, develop skills, progress toward employment or training, and work with employers and training providers to open opportunities across the North East.

The role requires safeguarding commitment, strong communication, and the ability to travel across the

Qualifications

• Provide one to one, strengths based employability support to unpaid carers.
• Assess needs, identify barriers and develop tailored action plans that support progression into work.
• Deliver practical interventions including CV development, job search support, interview preparation and confidence building.
• Help carers recognise their transferable skills and the resilience gained through caring.
• Liaise with employers, training providers and partners to identify opportunities and reduce barriers.
• Maintain accurate case notes, achieve project targets and contribute to group sessions and wider programme delivery.
• Safeguard vulnerable adults and children, escalating concerns appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Provide one to one, strengths based employability support to unpaid carers.
• Assess needs, identify barriers and develop tailored action plans that support progression into work.
• Deliver practical interventions including CV development, job search support, interview preparation and confidence building.
• Help carers recognise their transferable skills and the resilience gained through caring.
• Liaise with employers, training providers and partners to identify opportunities and reduce barriers.
• Maintain accurate case notes, achieve project targets and contribute to group sessions and wider programme delivery.
• Safeguard vulnerable adults and children, escalating concerns appropriately.

Skills

Employability support

One-to-one advice

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Contract Type: Fixed term

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Full time

Application deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 - 17:00

Based: Durham

Salary: £29,503 Per Annum

Salary Type: Fixed Salary

Location: County Durham

Role description: Project Support

Make a difference to unpaid carers across the North East

This is a fixed term post until 31st March 2027 (further funding is being pursued)

Are you passionate about helping people overcome barriers to work? Working for Carers North East is looking for a committed and empathetic Employability Advisor to provide person centred support to working age unpaid carers who are unemployed or economically inactive.

You’ll play a vital role in helping carers build confidence, develop skills, overcome caring related barriers and progress towards suitable employment, training or education.

As An Employability Advisor, You Will

• Provide one to one, strengths based employability support to unpaid carers.
• Assess needs, identify barriers and develop tailored action plans that support progression into work.

• Deliver practical interventions including CV development, job search support, interview preparation and confidence building.
• Help carers recognise their transferable skills and the resilience gained through caring.
• Liaise with employers, training providers and partners to identify opportunities and reduce barriers.
• Maintain accurate case notes, achieve project targets and contribute to group sessions and wider programme delivery.
• Safeguard vulnerable adults and children, escalating concerns appropriately.

About You

You will bring:

• Experience providing one to one advice, guidance or employability support.
• Strong understanding of unpaid carers’ needs and the barriers they may face when preparing for work.
• Knowledge of local labour markets, recruitment routes and training opportunities.
• Ability to deliver practical employability interventions confidently and creatively.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build supportive, professional relationships.
• Strong organisational skills, with experience managing a caseload and meeting targets.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and strengths based practice.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Ability to travel across the North East region.