Required Skills Employment advisor Job Summary You will work in partnership with a wide variety of local agencies, partners, employers and colleagues within the team to provide the best support to individuals. Principal accountabilities Implementation To manage a high volume or complex caseload and deliver the job search process for new and existing clients to support them into sustainable employment ensuring that appropriate evidence is captured. To support and motivate clients in their job search activities including, benefits and economic assessments developing realistic individual action plans relating to work and pre-employment training and offering a range of job search support courses that may increase employability. To support local recruitment needs including jobs fairs, employer open days, outreach events, redundancy projects delivered on and off-site. To deliver employability support under the IPS and SEQF models to both clients and employers adhering to the Fidelity Scales as set within the Fidelity Assurance System and working to the �place and train� model to ensure clients job start needs are met. To organise and co-ordinate employment interviews and referrals for training as necessary to help individuals access sustainable employment. To develop and maintain understanding of Government initiatives around supporting disengaged, socially and economically excluded clients in order to work with colleagues to develop appropriate and effective support to meet Government objectives. To develop and deliver workshops covering a range of areas including introduction to the service, CV preparation and maintenance, interview techniques, completing application forms, job clubs and other thematic workshops. To work with clients to develop and update their CVs and personal statements to support the job application process and make employer introductions through employer engagement where appropriate. Ensure all paperwork is understood and completed by clients, maintain client files, track activity, monitor and update systems. To audit and monitor client records to ensure accurate tracking and monitoring of client progress, timescales, review dates and specific outcomes including interviews attended and job outputs and sustainability. To produce weekly reports on caseload, achievement of outcomes and maintain the correct level of audit material to be able to substantiate reports and evidence claims. To protect the personal data to which you will have access in line with GDPR and other relevant legislation. To meet set performance targets, continually develop a high level of current industry knowledge and maintain appropriate internal relationships to ensure clients receive the highest level of support. Organizational Control and Development. To keep under review and develop the structures, procedures and working methods for which the post holder is responsible to ensure an integrated, effective and efficient approach to the delivery of services. To ensure that working practices and processes are developed that maximize the use of new and developing technology to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services to residents Personal Effectiveness To deal promptly with all matters requiring the post holders personal attention. To be fully conversant with relevant statutory provisions and the Council's constitution, processes and procedures; to develop the full range of professional skills and knowledge to satisfy the requirements of the post. To establish and develop effective working relationships and productive partnerships with all the relevant partners. To support occasional out of hours working relating to clients starting work and to support departmental key employability events.