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The City of York Council, York Learning Community Education department has an exciting opportunity for a motivated, talented and qualified person to deliver IAG in community settings and on a target based, outcome focused project supporting mostly economically inactive adults, as well as joining our wider IAG delivery team.
We’re looking for an understanding and empathetic adviser to deliver confidential, one to one information, advice and guidance interventions in community settings, on externally funded employability projects, and across York Learning’s wider service. You will also deliver innovative group sessions to enable progress to employment and/or further learning.
The post holder can comfortably engage with clients with complex needs, including mental and physical health conditions and neuro‑divergence. You’ll be advising and referring people for functional skills development, and signposting to relevant agencies, on a range of issues.
We are seeking someone who is keen to motivate and build confidence, while addressing barriers to work. You’ll be achieving targets and evidencing outcomes. A sound knowledge of employability, eg CVs, interview skills, transferable skills, is required.
The right candidate will be a confident and enthusiastic, liaising with referral partner organisations to develop and facilitate a client‑centred support network. You will maintain this active stakeholder network by working in community venues, as well as in West Offices.
The post requires delivery of externally funded workshops and interventions to improve wellbeing, employability and tech/digital skills. Required to work holistically, on externally funded projects, with communities, to support with employment and learning issues, to improve families’ economic and education circumstances.
We look forward to receiving applications from people driven to make a life changing impact on others. Strong inter‑personal skills are essential, as well as being strongly target‑focused. Excellent recording and administration skills needed, to meet specific project requirements.
Please apply online or for further details please contact our 24hr recruitment line on (01904) 554262 or e‑mail: educleis.recruit@york.gov.uk quoting reference number.
The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.
City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C: Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language.
For Further Information Or An Informal Discussion Please Contact
Name: Gráinne Hillery
Tel: 07717205690
Email: grainne.hillery@york.gov.uk
Closing date: Thursday 18th Dec 2025
Interview date: Monday 22nd December 2025>
Internally advertised posts are only open to CYC, WWY and Be Independent employees. Explore and Veritau employees are not eligible to apply for these posts.
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