Employment Advisor

Job Type: Temporary Contract
Location: Barnsley S70
Hourly Rate: £14.17

We are seeking an Employment Advisor to support the operational delivery of high-quality, impartial IAG in communities across the Borough. This role involves delivering community-based information, advice, and guidance activities and interventions, supporting adults and young people in preparing for work, getting into work, and progressing in their careers.

Day-to-day of the role:

Identify and assess the holistic needs and barriers of adults and young people, recording results using contract-compliant and quality-assured mechanisms to provide a baseline for measuring progress and achievement.
Prepare clear and concise person-centred SMART Action Plans, reviewing them regularly to ensure both qualitative and quantitative data can be extracted, in one-to-one sessions and group sessions both on-site and in outreach locations as appropriate.
Facilitate effective and efficient job search activities relevant to the skills and abilities of the individual and their proximity to the labour market.
Support, motivate, facilitate, and direct individuals experiencing barriers to employment to engage in relevant activities and interventions which support their progression to education, employment, and training.
Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of the local labour market to inform planning of or referral to relevant interventions or activities which ensure adult/young person’s progress towards, into, and sustained employment.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Experience working with adults and young people, supporting them to develop resilience and motivation.
Experience engaging adults and young people who have experienced barriers and challenges.
Experience preparing individual SMART Action Plans in the context of skills and employability.
Experience undertaking and utilising a range of assessment approaches and resources to identify an individual’s needs.
Experience providing information and advice relating to volunteering, education, training, employment, health, and welfare.
Proficiency in using a range of resources and packages to meet the differing requirements of programs.

Benefits of being a temp Reed employee:

A dedicated consultant as your primary point of contact.
Secure and user-friendly online timesheet system.
Self-service portal for managing holiday requests, payslips, and P45s.
A dedicated payroll team.
Access to free training opportunities.
Access to a discount club, healthcare options, and Reed rewards.
Pension, paid holiday scheme, and maternity benefits.
Opportunities to work with leading UK employers, including local authorities, the NHS, and local SMEs.

To apply for the Employment Advisor position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.