Contract Type: Permanent
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full time
Application deadline: Sunday, November 30, 2025 - 17:00
Based: South Tyneside
Salary: £28,937 to 31,318 Per Annum
Salary Type: Salary Scale
Location: Tyne and Wear
Role description: Officer
Northern Rights is a leading social enterprise dedicated to supporting disadvantaged individuals—especially those with health challenges—into meaningful employment. We deliver high‑quality, Matrix‑standard advice and guidance across the North East.
As a Personal Development Advisor, you’ll work with participants who are not yet job‑ready, helping them overcome barriers and progress toward work‑related activity that improves wellbeing and confidence.
What you’ll do
* Deliver one‑to‑one support and develop tailored Paced Progression Plans
* Collaborate with stakeholders and referral partners
* Guide participants through welfare benefits and training options
* Maintain accurate records and meet progression targets
* Promote Northern Rights and share success stories
What we’re looking for
* Experience supporting disadvantaged or unemployed individuals
* Strong presentation, communication, and organisational skills
* Knowledge of welfare benefits and the local labour market
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
* Empathy, motivation, and a team‑player mindset
Benefits
* Company pension
* Sick pay
* Free and on‑site parking
* Supportive team culture
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for applicants who disclose a disability and meet the desirable criteria.
If you’re passionate about empowering people and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
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