Location: Carlisle or Workington
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,049
About the Role
Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and people-focused Employment Advisor to join their friendly and busy Employment Team. In this role, you will work 1:1 with participants on employment programmes—building strong relationships, understanding individual needs, and supporting them with clear action plans to move closer to sustainable employment.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring the programme meets its performance targets while making a real difference to people within the local community.
Key Responsibilities
* Engage proactively with local communities, employers, Jobcentre Plus, and partner organisations.
* Conduct participant interviews, ensuring eligibility and suitability for the programme.
* Identify barriers to employment and signpost individuals to appropriate support services.
* Support participants with goal setting, monitoring progress, and keeping them motivated.
* Source internal and external support such as training, health & wellbeing services, and digital inclusion resources.
* Deliver employability sessions, including job search support and interview preparation.
* Gather and respond to participant feedback to improve the service.
* Build relationships with employers to source work placements, trials, volunteering opportunities, and job vacancies.
* Job match and pre‑screen participants for suitable opportunities.
* Provide aftercare and retention support to help participants sustain employment.
About You
You’ll enjoy working with people, be naturally organised, and thrive in a busy environment. Confidence in community engagement and strong communication skills will help you succeed in this role.
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