At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals in overcoming barriers to secure meaningful employment.
- Company: Join a dedicated team making a real difference in Kendal and Barrow.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and a local government pension scheme.
- Other info: Proactive environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Empower others while developing your skills in a rewarding, person-centred role.
- Qualifications: Experience in recruitment or employability with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 32061 - 32061 £ per year.
Working across Kendal & Barrow
£32,061 (25 Days Holiday, Bank Holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme)
Full-time, Permanent
The Role:
We are recruiting for Employment Advisors to support individuals facing barriers into sustainable employment across Kendal and Barrow. This is a rewarding, person-centred role where you will manage a varied caseload, providing tailored one-to-one support to help individuals build confidence, develop skills, and secure meaningful work. You will take a proactive approach, working closely with local employers to identify opportunities and support customers throughout their journey into employment and beyond.
This role would suit someone with a background in recruitment or employability who has a genuine passion for making a positive difference.
The role involves:
- Managing a caseload of customers, conducting detailed assessments to identify strengths and barriers to employment
- Creating personalised action plans aligned to individual goals and career aspirations
- Supporting customers with job search activities, CV writing, interview preparation and skills development
- Building confidence and independence through regular engagement, coaching and goal setting
- Engaging with employers to identify suitable opportunities and promote candidates
- Providing in-work support to ensure job retention and address any challenges within employment
You will need:
- Experience as an employment advisor or as a commercial recruitment consultant
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to motivate and influence
- Proven ability to manage a caseload or pipeline and achieve outcomes or KPIs
- Confidence engaging with employers and adopting a business development approach
- Experience of providing advice, guidance or coaching to support individuals
- A proactive, organised and solution-focused approach
- A genuine passion for supporting people into sustainable employment
Due to the nature of this role, you will hold a driving licence and have access to your own vehicle. You will also be required to complete an online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if offered the position.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you then please submit your CV.
This vacancy is being handled by Aspire Recruitment. Please be aware we receive a high volume of applications and regularly receive applications from candidates who exceed the job credentials. We will only contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview.
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