Reed in Partnership has been delivering public services since 1998. We are a British, family‑owned company whose mission has always been to positively transform people and their communities. This is reflected in our services, which we deliver to help people from all backgrounds and circumstances to change their lives for the better.
Pay Range: £28,000 to £30,000
Working Hours/Pattern: Full‑time, with flexibility for part‑time arrangements on a case‑by‑case basis.
Role Overview
Employment Advisers are the front line of Reed in Partnership, directly contributing to our mission by supporting jobseekers (our participants), engaging with local employers and promoting the benefits of the Restart Scheme within the local community.
Key Responsibilities
* Take ownership and support a caseload of long‑term unemployed jobseekers, identifying barriers and creating tailored action plans to progress them into employment.
* Deliver personalised, one‑to‑one guidance including CV writing, interview preparation, and skills development.
* Meet and exceed performance targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
* Collaborate with participants to shift mindsets and build confidence to find and sustain work.
* Engage with local employers to identify job opportunities.
* Signpost participants to internal and external stakeholders to address specific barriers such as health, housing or financial challenges.
* Promote the Restart Scheme within the community, raising awareness of its benefits and impact.
* Provide inclusive support and advice to people from all backgrounds, ensuring fairness, openness and honesty.
Qualifications & Experience
* Demonstrable coaching/mentoring experience and persuasion/influencing skills through previous work or social activities.
* Experience working in a customer‑facing environment (e.g. Customer Services, Hospitality, Social Care, Sales).
* Experience in a fast‑paced, performance‑target driven environment.
* Willingness to travel locally to meet participants and employers.
* A minimum of 2 A‑Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma and GCSE English Language at a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification). OR achievement of a Level 2 in Literacy Assessment at interview stage. OR International Equivalents.
* Desirable: Fluency in more than one language.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave (pro‑rata for part‑time) plus statutory bank holidays.
* Reed Pension Scheme.
* Award‑winning Management & Leadership training.
* Professional & Personal Development funds.
* Bi‑annual pay reviews.
* Training, development and progression opportunities.
Equality and Diversity
We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
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