Employment Advisors - Ref: EE04325
G7: £32,654 - £37,035 per annum.
Fixed Term contract until 7th August 2026.
What are we looking for?
We’re looking for passionate and experienced Employment Advisors to join Walsall Council’s Employment and Skills team. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver the new Connect to Work programme, supporting residents with significant health challenges into sustainable employment using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in IPS delivery, confident in managing a small caseload and providing tailored, one-to-one support that integrates employment and health services.
About the job
As an Employment Advisor, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering Connect to Work, a nationally funded programme designed to tackle hidden unemployment by helping people with health conditions and complex barriers into meaningful work. You’ll use the high-fidelity IPS model to provide personalised, rapid and sustained employment support.
You’ll work closely with local health teams, employers and community partners to deliver a joined-up service that reflects local needs. Your role will involve building trust with clients, developing action plans, supporting job searches and providing in-work support to ensure long-term success.
About you
You’ll bring:
* Proven experience delivering IPS or similar supported employment models.
* A strong understanding of the barriers faced by people with health conditions.
* Excellent communication and caseload management skills.
* A Level 4 qualification (or equivalent experience) in CIAG, social work or a related field.
* A commitment to inclusive, person-centred support and continuous professional development.
* You’ll be motivated, resilient and passionate about making a difference in people’s lives through employment.
Read more about our benefits at https://go.walsall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-/benefits-of-working-for-us
If you would like to know more about this role, please contact Matt Allmark on 01922 654330.
View Job Description and Employee Specification
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.
Closing date for applications: 20th July 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr