Employment advisor

Job Description

Employment Advisor – Connect to Work Programme

Location: Bexleyheath (fully office- and community-based – no hybrid working)Salary: £19.16 PAYE / £24.46 LTD UMBContract: Ongoing temporary assignment (immediate start available)

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and proactive Employment Advisor to join a local authority employability team delivering the Connect to Work Programme in Bexley. This is a 100% client-facing, in-person role, supporting residents across the borough to overcome barriers to employment and achieve sustainable job outcomes.

You will work closely with vulnerable residents, including individuals with autism and/or learning disabilities, providing tailored support throughout their employment journey—right through to attending interviews and settling into work.

This role is delivered under the Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) model, alongside elements of Individual Placement and Support (IPS), following a place and train approach.

Key Responsibilities

Client Support & Case Management

• Manage a high-volume, complex caseload of jobseekers, delivering personalised employment support
• Develop and maintain individual action plans, focusing on achieving sustainable employment and improving wellbeing, confidence, and independence
• Provide advice, guidance, advocacy and signposting to support individuals in overcoming barriers to work
• Support clients directly in the community, including accompanying them to interviews and job starts where required

Employment & Skills Delivery

• Deliver employability support aligned with SEQF and IPS models, adhering to Fidelity standards
• Assist clients with:
  • CV writing and personal statements
  • Job applications and interview preparation
  • Accessing training and development opportunities
• Organise and support interviews, job placements and employer introductions

Employer Engagement & Partnership Working

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local employers, partners and stakeholders
• Support recruitment initiatives such as job fairs, employer events, outreach and redundancy support programmes
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes

About You

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have experience supporting vulnerable or disadvantaged groups, particularly people with learning disabilities and/or autism
• Are comfortable working in a fully face-to-face, community-based role
• Can motivate, inspire and build trust with clients who may be distant from the labour market
• Have strong organisational skills and experience managing a busy caseload
• Are confident engaging with employers and building partnerships
• Have knowledge of supported employment approaches (SEQF/IPS), or the ability to learn quickly
• Are flexible to support occasional out-of-hours activities, such as job starts or employability events

Why Join?

• Play a vital role in helping residents transform their lives through work
• Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team within a local authority setting
• Gain valuable experience delivering nationally recognised employability models
• Competitive hourly rate and immediate start available