Employment Advisor – Fixed‑Term Contract – Worthing Town Hall & Adur & Worthing
We are seeking an enthusiastic, driven individual to take on the pivotal role of Employment Advisor as part of the Connect to Work Programme, a national, government‑funded initiative.
You will be passionate about working with people with complex needs to help them overcome barriers to employment and achieve sustainable work outcomes.
Working with a small caseload of participants, you will be at the heart of delivering the service in Adur & Worthing using a Supported Employment model.
Key Responsibilities
* Support participants with complex barriers into sustainable employment using the IPS or SEQF frameworks.
* Responsible for managing a caseload, providing intensive support and working towards agreed KPI’s.
* Undertake in‑depth vocational profiling and complex needs analysis, and design and implement bespoke employability action plans.
* Build trusting relationships with participants, motivating & empowering them to take ownership of their employment journey.
* Coaching & Progress: Provide trauma‑informed and goal‑centred support, and coach participants in developing job‑seeking strategies, improving CVs, building interview skills, and supporting the development of work‑related skills.
* Partnerships: Build and maintain partnerships with employers to create job opportunities for your clients. Collaboration: Collaborate closely with other support services (including drug and alcohol, mental health & wellbeing services) to ensure participants receive integrated, holistic support.
* Compliance: Exercise professional judgement in risk management and safeguarding concerns, and maintain accurate, confidential records whilst meeting targets.
Requirements
* Enhanced with Adult Barred List DBS clearance.
* Experience working with people with complex needs and supported employment models is desirable.
Benefits
* Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement
* Local Government Pension
* Training & development
* Occupational Health
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Employee resource groups/networks
* Buddy Support Programme
* Flexible working options
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