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Job Title: Employment Advisor
Location: Carlisle Office-based)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Reporting to: Project Manager
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an Employment Advisor to join a busy and supportive employment services team. In this role, you will work directly with programme participants on a one-to-one basis, helping them overcome barriers and progress into sustainable employment.
This is a target-driven, office-based role with limited opportunity for remote working. You will play a key part in delivering high-quality support while achieving programme performance outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Participant Engagement & Caseload Management
* Manage a caseload of participants, providing tailored one-to-one support
* Build strong relationships to understand individual needs and employment goals
* Engage with local communities, employers, Job Centres, and external stakeholders
* Conduct eligibility assessments and initial participant interviews
Assessment & Action Planning
* Deliver inductions and initial assessments
* Identify barriers to employment and refer to appropriate support services
* Develop and review personalised action plans
Employability Support
* Deliver employability workshops (e.g. CV writing, job search, interview skills)
* Source training, wellbeing, and digital inclusion opportunities
* Support participants into volunteering, training, or employment opportunities
Employer Engagement & Recruitment
* Build relationships with employers to source vacancies and opportunities
* Match participants to suitable roles and carry out pre-screening
* Support participants with applications and interview preparation
* Provide in-work support and aftercare to help sustain employment
What We’re Looking For
* Experience working in employability, recruitment, or a customer-focused environment
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to manage a varied caseload and meet performance targets
* Good organisational and administrative skills
Additional Information
* This role requires flexibility, including occasional work outside standard office hours
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