Employment Advisor (Wales) in Barry

Are you a motivated individual with a knack for helping others achieve their meaningful employment? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards? If so, we want you on our team! As an Employment Advisor, you will play a crucial role in guiding job seekers through their employment journey, providing expert advice, and connecting them with employers who value their unique talents.

Key responsibilities:

• Build strong, supportive relationships with clients to understand their career aspirations, strengths, and areas for development.
• Provide personalised career advice, resume writing assistance, and interview preparation to help clients present their best selves to potential employers.
• Utilise your knowledge of the job market to match clients with suitable employment opportunities, ensuring a good fit for both the individual and the employer.
• Develop and conduct workshops on job search strategies, networking, professional development, and other relevant topics to enhance clients' employability.
• Build and maintain relationships with local employers to identify job openings, advocate for clients, and stay informed about industry trends and hiring needs.
• Monitor participants' progress, maintain accurate records, and provide regular updates and reports on employment outcomes.
• Work closely with colleagues, community partners, and other stakeholders to create a supportive network for clients and promote their success.

What makes a great Employment Advisor?

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working with a high level of initiative, motivation and ability to critically think and problem solve.
• Ability to inspire and motivate others, with a genuine passion for helping people succeed.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiar with working in a target driven environment.
• Effectively manage tasks with a strong sense of pace and urgency, ensuring timely completion of responsibilities and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with data management systems and modern communication tools, including MS Office.
• Experience in creating SMART action plans and conducting individual needs assessments.

Why join PeoplePlus?

• Impactful Work: Make a difference in the lives of individuals seeking employment and career growth.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional development.
• Career Growth: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

For full details of the role and the person specification please review the job description or if you would like to speak to the recruitment team before you apply, please email any questions and one of the team will come back to you. If you wish to apply, please ensure this is done via the apply now button. Applications cannot be accepted via email.

Here at People Plus, we make a positive difference to people's lives every single day. We use our experience to support hundreds of thousands of people each year. Our committed teams work across Britain to deliver a range of public services, including employment support, skills training, prison education, starting a business, and support to help employers grow.

To put it simply, we:

• Support people to find and keep jobs
• Help people to set up their own businesses
• Deliver skills training to further people's careers
• Work with employers to build a skilled and happy workforce
• Rehabilitate people with convictions
• Tackle the root causes of offending
• Support carers

We are extremely proud to be a Gold accredited Investors in People organisation. This demonstrates our commitment to creating the very best environment and culture for our colleagues to succeed and thrive.