We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Information Advice and Guidance Practitioner to join our client's team at a Local Authority. In this role, you will provide valuable support to unemployed residents, helping them progress towards education, employment, or training opportunities. You will also assist in-work residents with upskilling through suitable training.
- 37 hours per week
- can work 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
- 3 Month initial contract with possibility of extension
Responsibilities:
- Provide guidance and support to help customers overcome barriers to education, employment, or training.
- Assist job seekers in developing and updating CVs, completing job applications, and preparing for interviews.
- Offer tailored advice to in-work residents, helping them identify and access suitable training opportunities.
- Work closely with local and national providers to connect customers with health, well-being, learning, and training services.
- Maintain accurate records of meetings and progress in line with funding requirements.
- Work flexibly across the Barnsley area, including offices, libraries, and community venues.
Requirements:
- A minimum qualification of Level 3 in Information Advice and Guidance or at least 2 years of experience as an employment advisor or similar.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to encourage, motivate, and empower customers.
- Knowledge of the local labour market and key employers, along with available support services.
- Organised, responsive, and able to keep accurate records.
- Understanding of the local Barnsley area is preferred.
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If you are interested, please call Lisa McVinnie on (phone number removed) or email me your CV - (url removed)
If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of 250.
The benefits of working with SCS:
- A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
- Exceptional referral bonuses - 250 per referral placed in to work!
- An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
- Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
- Annual training budget of up to 250 and continued online CPD training.
- Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
- DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.