Overview
Employment Advisor. Ref: REQ004337. 12 Month Fixed Term Contract. £28,911 a year. Ideally located close to Manchester or Leeds. Full time, 35 hours a week.
Closing the Disability Employment Gap. At Scope, we know that disabled people who want to work can not only get a job, but they can stay in and progress in work. This is one of our goals under our strategy An Equal Future. To support this, we are recruiting a fixed term Adviser.
Do you want to help people achieve their employment goals in a flexible, impactful way? Then this is a rewarding opportunity for an Adviser who is passionate about equality. We are looking for Advisers (Employment) to join our team at Scope. You will work with customers to help them achieve their goals. We will celebrate every success along the way. We promote an inclusive culture where you can develop within your role. If you thrive on making real change and value diversity, this is your opportunity to join us. Help us build an equal future - one customer, one job, one success story at a time.
Working in either Scope Leeds or Manchester office. Hybrid working will be offered dependent on our customers’ needs.
About the role
You will be an experienced Adviser looking for a new challenge. You will empower disabled people to move into a job through our national Support to Work service. As part of this service, you may also support a caseload of customers to stay in work.
In these dynamic, hybrid roles, you will:
* Deliver one-to-one personalised advice, both online and in person
* Support customers with job searching, CV writing, application support and interview preparation
* Plan and deliver group employability workshops and training sessions
* Work with customers to identify their skills, strengths and career aspirations
* Help break down barriers to employment and build confidence
* Maintain accurate records and track progress to outcomes
* Deliver service KPIs to ensure the continued success of the service
About you
You will have:
* Experience delivering employment support, advice or coaching
* Strong facilitation skills and confidence in delivering group sessions
* Knowledge of the barriers disabled people face in the labour market
* Excellent communication skills and a supportive, person-centred approach
* The ability to manage a busy caseload and adapt to changing needs
* A commitment to empowering disabled people
Then come and join a team where your expertise and compassion make a difference.
Based in one of our offices, you can work from home at times depending on customer need.
About Support to Work
Support to Work is a free service helping disabled people aged 16+. Our Advisers provide personalised support to help customers develop their skills, confidence and employment opportunities.
This is your opportunity to support driving real change community by community.
Please explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.
For more information about the role’s responsibilities, and the skills and experience required please use this link to the full job description.
Our values - pioneering, courageous, connected, open, fair. By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.
Job requirements and application instructions
Disabled candidates. We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve. Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Please indicate in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process; if you require adjustments, please email us via our website. You can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. We encourage people of color and other underrepresented communities to apply. We believe that this will bring new ideas and help us work better. We want everyone to feel like they belong and will treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are a disability equality charity and strive for accessibility and inclusion in all we do.
Scope benefits: We offer a wide range of benefits including 35 days annual leave, flexible working where possible, company pension, training and career development, networks across disability, LGBTQ+, race equality, carers, women and young colleagues, wellbeing incentives like a discounted gym membership and cycle to work scheme.
One in four of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We are here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.
How to apply: Click the apply button and apply online via our website. https://ce0258li.webitrent.com/ce0258li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID%3d565817BH0J&WVID=684025072G&LANG=USA
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm GMT, Tuesday 23 September 2025.
Address: Recruitment, Scope, Leeds, Leeds, LS Leeds, LS10 1JF
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