Employment Advisors - Ref: CH00126 G7: £35,412 - £38,220 per annum. Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2027 What are we looking for? We’re looking for motivated, people-focused and adaptable Employment Advisors to join Walsall Council’s Employment and Skills Team, part of Children’s Services. You’ll play a key role in helping residents across the borough to access sustainable employment and gain the skills and qualifications they need to thrive. Working across a range of programmes, including face-to-face delivery in community venues, you may support young people, adults with additional needs or disabilities or residents facing multiple and complex barriers. Some programmes, such as Connect to Work, follow IPS style fidelity principles, offering structured, person-centred support to help people move closer to meaningful work. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in employability, who enjoys working with a diverse caseload and is passionate about making a tangible difference to people’s lives. About the job As an Employment Advisor, you’ll take ownership of a varied caseload of residents, providing personalised, strengths-based support to help them progress into work, education or training. You’ll work with people at different stages of their journey, some unemployed, others looking to upskill or change careers and offer guidance tailored to their needs, abilities and ambitions. Your role will include delivering one-to-one support, creating action plans, building employability skills and linking clients to the right opportunities. You’ll work across the borough, developing strong partnerships with employers, training providers and community organisations to create clear pathways into sustainable, good quality employment. This is a performance-driven role with clear targets for employment and skills outcomes, offering you the chance to make a real, measurable impact in Walsall’s communities. About you You’ll bring: Experience supporting people into work, training or personal progression, ideally in a local authority, education, community or employability environment A strong understanding of the challenges individuals may face, and practical strategies to help overcome barriers Excellent communication, coaching and caseload management skills A Level 4 qualification (or equivalent experience) in CIAG, employability, coaching or a related field A proactive, flexible approach and a commitment to person centred, inclusive support Confidence working independently across the borough, building relationships and motivating clients to achieve long-term change 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 or Jane Kaur-Gill on 01922 654352. View Job Description and Employee Specification Closing Date: 24th April 2026 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. At Walsall Council, we appreciate that AI can be a useful tool for ideas or guidance. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. Over-reliance on AI can make responses feel less personal, and we really want to understand what makes you unique. Your experiences, skills, and perspective are what set you apart, so please ensure your application as a whole - particularly your ‘Supporting Information’ - reflects your own voice. This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.